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The Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, provides information to the public about adverse events and illnesses caused by food and drugs. This includes:
- human drugs
- veterinary drugs
- biological products
- medical devices
- U.S. food supply
- cosmetics
- products that emit radiation
The FDA also works to make food and drugs safer and more affordable. The FDA does not regulate meat and poultry, alcohol, illegal drugs, pesticides, restaurants or grocery stores, or water, although it does regulate bottled water.
On the FDA’s Web site, www.fda.gov, the public can find information about adverse events, drug recalls, facility inspections and public health decisions.
On the MedWatch tab located on the site, the FDA alerts the public to medical labeling changes, injuries or illnesses caused by medications, and health risks. On the recall tab, the FDA informs people about medications, foods and products that have been recalled because they pose a health hazard and are defective.
It is important to check with the FDA on a regular basis to learn about medications you are taking, food alerts, and other health advisories.
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