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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, the U.S. food supply, cosmetics and products that emit radiation. 
 
The FDA is also responsible for advancing the public health by helping to speed innovations that make medicines and foods more effective, safer and more affordable; and helping the public get the accurate, science-based information they need to use medicines and foods to improve their health. (Source: FDA / Photo: Wikimedia Commons)
 

Recent Stories


Prescription-drug heists on the rise

Wed, Mar 17 2010 at 5:05 PM EST

Spotty security, high drug prices largely to blame, experts say.


Michelle Obama talks anti-obesity to food giants

Tue, Mar 16 2010 at 3:31 PM EST

Speaking to the Grocery Manufacturers Association, the first lady urges companies to "entirely rethink the products you are offering."


Tainted ingredient sold after salmonella found

Wed, Mar 10 2010 at 3:28 PM EST

FDA says company knew of contaminated equipment on Jan. 21 but continued to manufacture hydrolyzed vegetable protein until Feb. 20.


FDA could pull foods over labeling

Thu, Mar 04 2010 at 10:33 AM EST

The agency is cracking down of front-of-package labeling that doesn't comply with standards.


Cheap meat can mean sick people

Thu, Feb 11 2010 at 11:12 AM EST

CBS Evening News investigates the potential health threat with animal antibiotics.


FDA to clarify serving sizes

Mon, Feb 08 2010 at 7:56 PM EST

One bowl often equals two servings, but the reality of most sizes would 'scare people,' says one nutritionist.


FDA must stop blocking imported e-cigarettes

Fri, Jan 15 2010 at 6:04 PM EST

Judge rules that the devices should be regulated as tobacco products rather than as drug or medical devices.


Johnson & Johnson expands Tylenol recall

Fri, Jan 15 2010 at 2:13 PM EST

Moldy smell, which sickened some users, was traced to wood shipping pallets.


FDA Web site explains operations to public

Wed, Jan 13 2010 at 11:17 AM EST

Food and Drug Administration hopes to rebrand itself as a more accessible agency.


FDA launches new pet health and safety widget

Thu, Dec 10 2009 at 6:06 PM EST

FDA's vet center creates a new online information source, offering pet owners tips and updates.


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