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Prepare for Hurricanes and Floods: Advice From FDA
This updated article gives tips on how to keep food, medical products, and pets safe during an emergency. (read more)
FDA 101: Advisory Committees
FDA's Advisory Committees are critical to the agency's product review process. Find out the basics of putting special government employees with different perspectives on such scientific committees. (read more)
Wrinkle Relief: Injectable Cosmetic Fillers
Injectable wrinkle fillers can restore a smoother appearance to your face, but here's what to consider before having this cosmetic procedure done. (read more)
FDA 101: Biological Products
Basic facts about biologics, products that replicate natural biologic substances such as enzymes, antibodies, or hormones in our bodies. (read more)
Pet Food Products Seized at PETCO Distribution Center
Consumers who bought animal food products from PETCO in 16 states should take certain precautions (read more)
Stay Healthy While Traveling Abroad
Getting sick can ruin your trip. FDA shares the guidance it gives to overseas inspectors to help them remain healthy while traveling abroad. (read more)
Radiology and Children: Extra Care Required
Image Gently, a campaign launched this year, aims to raise awareness about opportunities to lower the radiation dose during the medical imaging of children. (read more)
How to Dispose of Unused Medicines
Is your medicine cabinet filled with expired or unused drugs? Here's how to dispose of them. (read more)
Beware of Bug Bites and Stings
Ticks, mosquitoes, and bees--here are tips for preventing and treating bug bites and stings. (read more)
Heartworm Prevention in Your Pet
A variety of FDA-approved heartworm prevention products are available to protect your pet from this potentially deadly infection, including ProHeart 6 injection for dogs under a restricted distribution program. (read more)
Beware of Online Cancer Fraud
FDA and the Federal Trade Commission have launched a program targeting online health fraud that takes advantage of people with cancer. Protect yourself with this advice. (read more)
Warning for Regranex—Cream for Leg and Foot Ulcers
A boxed warning has been added to the label of Regranex Gel 0.01% (becaplermin) to address the increased risk of cancer death in patients who use three or more tubes of the product. (read more)
FDA 101: How to Use the Consumer Complaint System and MedWatch
When you have a problem with a food, drug, or other FDA-regulated product, FDA wants to hear from you. Here's how to report problems using two of FDA's main reporting systems. (read more)
Your Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA
This guide provides tips and a quick-reference chart to help you report a problem to FDA. (read more)
Red Tomato Warning Expanded Nationwide
The Food and Drug Administration is expanding its warning to consumers nationwide that a salmonellosis outbreak has been linked to consumption of certain raw red plum, red Roma, and red round tomatoes, and products containing these tomatoes. (read more)
Warning on Certain Types of Raw Red Tomatoes
FDA is alerting consumers in New Mexico and Texas that a salmonellosis outbreak appears to be linked to consumption of certain types of raw red tomatoes and products containing raw red tomatoes. (read more)
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