Happy holidays from the safety blog team

When we first started this blog more than two years ago, we wondered whether we'd have enough material about safety issues to provide regular postings. But then came a steady flow of recalls of toys and other children's products, contaminated foods, and defective auto parts. We quickly discovered the inability of our government agencies to stem the tide of unsafe goods imported from China. We bemoaned the lack of regulations that would allow such unsafe products to be sold in our marketplace and the inadequate funding that left agencies unable to fully do their jobs.

Now, nearly 500 blog postings later, we find we have no shortage of topics. Our goal is to deliver you the product-safety news you can use to protect yourself and your family. Although you might not always agree with our opinions and analysis, the mission of the blog remains true to Consumers Union -- to work for a fair, just, and safe marketplace for all consumers and to empower consumers to protect themselves.

The nation is on the cusp of change. Though we realize that we live in one of the safest countries in the world, we look forward to an even safer marketplace in the future. And at this year's end, we pause to reflect on what we have, and to wish you all a happy and safe holiday season.

From the Consumers Union Safety Blog team:
Don Mays -- Director
Mary Farrell
Bob Williams
Jonea Gurwitt
Carolyn Cairns