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Kitchen Corner Online Retailer, Fashion Nova, Gets a Warm Bok Choy, Beet and Feta Salad Dressing Down for Hiding Negative Reviews BY COLLEEN TRESSLER DIVISION OF CONSUMER AND BUSINESS EDUCATION, FTC
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hopping for clothes online can be fun and convenient, but it lacks the in-person experience of trying them on, touching the fabrics, and checking for quality. That’s why so many online shoppers turn to honest customer reviews for help. But when an online retailer cherry picks only the positive reviews for posting, the result is anything but honest. If a company suggests that the reviews on its website reflect the views of all buyers who submitted reviews, it’s against the law for the company to NOT post negative reviews. According to the FTC, online retailer Fashion Nova did just that. The FTC says that Fashion Nova broke the law when it failed to post hundreds of thousands of negative reviews that people submitted. What does this mean for you and other online fashionistas? Well, for one thing, Fashion Nova must not make any further misrepresentations about customer reviews or other endorsements. Here are some things to consider the next time you’re using online reviews to buy clothing – or anything else: •Think about the source of the reviews
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traying from bok choy's usual Asian flair, this lovely bright pink salad has a rich feta flavor with a fresh clean finish. The bok choy provides a nice crunch while the beets keep the tones earthy, with the feta and garlic to sharpen the flavor. By Snarkitty, AllRecipes.com
you’re reading. What do you know about the reviewers – or the site they’ve posted on – that makes them trustworthy? •Compare reviews from a variety of wellknown sources, not just the seller’s site. •Start with websites recognized for having credible and impartial expert reviews.l
Ingredients 4 small beets, trimmed, leaving 1 inch of stems attached 4 cloves garlic, chopped, divided 1 teaspoon olive oil 3 heads baby bok choy, chopped 2 tablespoons peanut oil 1 ½ teaspoons butter ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese Directions Step 1 Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place the beets, 1/4 of the chopped garlic, and the olive oil on a
piece of heavy aluminum foil; fold the foil around the beets into a sealed packet. Step 2 Roast beets in the preheated oven until easily pierced with a fork, 40 minutes to 1 hour. Let beets cool just until they can be handled, then rub with a paper towel to remove skins. Chop into 1/2-inch cubes; set aside. Step 3 Heat the peanut oil and butter in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir bok choy and the remaining garlic together until bok choy is slightly softened but still crunchy, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in the beets and the feta. Serve warm. Nutrition Facts 212 calories; protein 5.5g; carbohydrates 12.5g; fat 16.5g; cholesterol 20.2mg; sodium 333.7mg.l
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