Marketplace - Season 49

Lab tests expose toxic chemicals found on new clothes. And how to fight back against overseas fraudsters.

Investigation catches real estate agents breaking the law to keep commissions high, hamper competition and block private sellers.

CBD is found everywhere, from chocolate bars to pet treats, from face masks to moisturizers and bath bombs; and while CBD itself holds real medicinal promise, a Marketplace investigation has found hundreds of illegal CBD products for sale in a thriving Canadian black market. Going undercover, we found products are easily available and salespeople willing to make extravagant and illicit health claims that often ignore or avoid mention of negative interactions. While we look to CBD for its promise as a health remedy, Marketplace has found there's no control over what goes into the illegal black market products - and no legal way to test them.

Secret video exposes where some of your favourite clothing is made, and the truth behind some of those "Made in the USA" labels.

Shocking amounts of sugar in some popular coffee chain drinks, even ones that seem healthier; lab tests show which sparkling water drinks could harm your teeth.

Lab tests reveal which boots are safest on ice, and investigating homeopathic remedies sold at pharmacies

Find out how to get the flood coverage you deserve from insurance companies. And posing as homebuyers and sellers to test what real estate agents reveal about homes in flood zones.

Investigating hidden mark-ups and missed sales on Instacart, plus testing HelloFresh, Chefs Plate, and Goodfood.

Exposing deceptive sales tactics used to suck people into unfair and overpriced HVAC contracts. And insiders reveal the new ways they get you to sign up for other home equipment too.