Consumer Affairs / Investigation offered by U.S. Department of Health & Human Services at Food and Drug Administration

Protects the public health by assuring that foods are safe, wholesome, sanitary, and properly labeled; human and veterinary drugs; and vaccines and other biological products and medical devices intended for human use are safe and effective. Investigates reports of adverse reactions or other problems with FDA-regulated products. Publishes information about recalled products.   FDA regulates the following:-  Foods, except for most meat and poultry products, which are regulated by the U. S. Department of Agriculture -  Food additives -  Infant formulas -  Dietary supplements -  Human drugs -  Vaccines, blood products, and other biologics -  Medical devices, from simple items like tongue depressors, to complex technologies such as heart pacemakers -  Electronic products that give off radiation, such as microwave ovens and X-ray equipment -  Cosmetics -  Feed, drugs, and devices used in pets, farm animals, and other animals -  Tobacco products

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