The packaging on some food items makes big, bold health claims, so a CBC Marketplace investigation puts food labels to the test, revealing whether they deliver and how slick marketing may be convincing Canadians to buy them, say experts.

In a comparison of 17 everyday items, a CBC Marketplace investigation has found prices at Dollar Tree were the same or higher in a price-per-unit analysis than at Dollarama or even Walmart, meaning Canadians may not always be getting the deal they think they are when shopping at popular dollar store chains.

A CBC Marketplace test of double-A disposable batteries found that while major brand names deliver on their marketing promise to be long-lasting, batteries bought at two leading dollar stores did surprisingly well and provide good value for cost-conscious shoppers.

Health Canada has recalled a childrens jacket sold by Shein and flagged to the government agency by CBC Marketplace, due to high levels of lead content.

Marketplace looked at popular brands for sale in Canada Merrell, Sorel, Kamik, Ugg, Timberland and WindRiver to see how some of these companies winter boots would fare on a wet, icy surface.

A Marketplace investigation found that out of 38 samples of childrens, adults and maternity clothes and accessories, almost one in five items had elevated levels of chemicals including lead, PFAS and phthalates that experts found concerning.

Marketplace tested whether tinted vehicle windows and bright headlights are making our roads more dangerous by affecting driver visibility. Not all tints are legal, and some drivers said they're knowingly breaking the law to deal with headlight glare. Our experts test those headlights, and find a simple fix.