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This article was featured in the May 2009 issue of Consumer Reports magazine.

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Last reviewed: May 2009

This article is the archived version of a report that appeared in May 2009 Consumer Reports Magazine.

Call us crabby, but ...

... this come-on seems a little fishy.

A coupon for a crab enchillada that excludes the crab enchillada
 

Instead of what?

Hamburger helper made with real meat
 

Just kidding

"Let's hope the seniors aren't very hungry," said the reader who spotted this ad.

And ad for home care
 

Sticker shock

A reader who bought these nonstick pans noted that though food didn't stick to them, the label did.

Thermolon non-stick technology
 

Confusion rains

How could both of these bottles have "33% more" conditioner? According to customer relations, the 19.95-ounce bottle replaced a 15-ounce version, and the 18-ounce bottle replaced a 13.5-ounce version. Don't ask us why they were both $1, or why White Rain's Web site lists only a 15-ounce bottle.

White Rain conditioner
 

'I' before 'E,' no matter what

Losers "recieve" a dictionary.

An ad for education awards with misspelled words
 

Gee, thanks!

A coupon for a restaurant that adds 10% to the total