July 2023
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Cover Story
Shop for and Prep Seafood With Care
Fish and shellfish can spoil quickly, and can be a source of food poisoning. Here's how to make sure you're getting the freshest seafood and keeping it safe.
What Is Sustainable Seafood?
Farmed vs. wild-caught? Pole-and-line vs. troll-caught? What does it all mean—and why is it important, anyway?
How Worried Should You Be About Mercury in Your Tuna?
CR tested canned tuna from Bumble Bee, Chicken of the Sea, StarKist, and other popular brands. Here's our advice for pregnant people, and everyone else.
Cars
Popular Cars to Avoid and What to Buy Instead
Skip high-selling models with low scores or reliability ratings, and consider these winners
Your Guide to Car Warranties
A bumper-to-bumper explanation of the several warranties that come with each new car
Special Report
Get What You Need From a Warranty
Warranties are supposed to protect you if a product you bought is defective, but sometimes they don't. CR offers solutions to six common problems with warranties.
Features
How to Create a Backyard Oasis for Relaxing, Dining, and Entertaining
These easy ideas will transform your deck—or patio or terrace—into a comfortable haven for all your favorite summer activities
Take Control of Tech Clutter
Get rid of old electronics, make space on your phone and computer, manage your passwords and email inbox, and more
CR Health
Best Facial Sunscreens
We tested products designed for faces and found some that worked better than others
Departments & Columns
From Our President: A Safer Food Supply
Marta L. Tellado, President and CEO
Selling It
Goofs, glitches, and gotchas spotted by our readers
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