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As of today, 443 tests and sample collection devices are authorized by the FDA under emergency use authorizations (EUAs). These include 302 molecular tests and sample collection devices, 85 antibody and other immune response tests, 55 antigen tests, and 1 diagnostic breath test.
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On Wednesday, FDA issued a Safety Alert advising consumers not to eat, restaurants and food retailers not to sell, and to dispose of certain Dai One Food Co. frozen half shell oysters.
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FDA advises consumers not to eat, and restaurants and food retailers not to serve or sell potentially contaminated frozen half shell oysters with a harvest date of 2/6/2022 from Designated Area No. II exported by Dai One Food Co. in Korea. fda.gov/food/alerts-ad
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Yesterday, FDA extended the comment period for the proposed rule Food Labeling: Nutrient Content Claims; Definition of Term “Healthy”
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'@US_FDA is extending the comment period for the proposed rule entitled "Food Labeling: Nutrient Content Claims; Definition of Term #Healthy” that appeared in the Federal Register on September 29, 2022. The new deadline for comments is February 16, 2023. fda.gov/food/cfsan-con
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Also today, FDA issued draft guidance intended for animal drug sponsors interested in pursuing approval of new heartworm prevention products for dogs.
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Today #FDA issued a draft guidance intended for animal drug sponsors interested in pursuing approval of new heartworm prevention products for dogs. See more here: fda.gov/animal-veterin
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Food labels are a powerful tool to help protect consumers with food allergies. Consumers can avoid ingredients they may be allergic or sensitive to in a food by looking for specific allergen labeling and reading the ingredient list.
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Today, FDA issued two guidance documents about food allergen labeling requirements to help the food industry meet the requirements to list any major food allergen on the labels of FDA-regulated foods.
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FDA Issues Guidances on Food Allergen Labeling Requirements
FDA issued two guidance documents about food allergen labeling requirements to help the food industry meet the requirements to list any major food allergen on the labels of FDA-regulated foods.
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Too much cranberry sauce, gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans & pumpkin pie with a side of turkey at #Thanksgiving? 🦃 Before you reach for something to treat your upset stomach, you might consider antacids that don't have aspirin. Here's why:
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Aspirin can raise the risk of bleeding in the stomach, digestive tract
Aspirin-containing medicines to treat heartburn, sour stomach, acid indigestion or upset stomach can cause stomach or intestinal bleeding in some people.
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Hosting #Thanksgiving 🦃 this year? Make sure to keep your medicines 💊 out of children’s sight and reach. And don’t forget to ask your guests to store purses, bags, or coats containing medications up and away as well.
A woman puts a medicine kit up in a cabinet. TEXT: "Put your medicines up & away and out of sight"
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Did you know color is not a reliable indicator of doneness concerning food? Reduce the risk of making others sick this #Thanksgiving by using a food thermometer to make sure meat, poultry, and fish are cooked to a safe internal temperature. bit.ly/3UTlnn2
A meat thermometer is inserted into a turkey in an oven. TEXT: Is the temperature 165 degrees?
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A federal district court recently issued an order to further postpone the effective date of the “Required Warnings for Cigarette Packages and Advertisements” final rule by 31 days. The new effective date of the final rule is now November 6, 2023. fda.gov/tobacco-produc
New effective date of cigarette health warnings rule
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The best way to safeguard your heart from smoking-related disease and death is to never start using cigarettes. But if you do smoke cigarettes, the earlier you quit, the better. Learn more about how smoking affects your heart: bit.ly/3DJRa3J via
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As of today, 439 tests and sample collection devices are authorized by the FDA under emergency use authorizations (EUAs). These include 300 molecular tests and sample collection devices, 85 antibody and other immune response tests, 53 antigen tests, and 1 diagnostic breath test.
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We announced we will hold a public meeting on Dec. 7 to offer opportunity for comment on the proposed recommendations for reauthorization of the Animal Drug User Fee Act.
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Today #FDA announced it will hold a public meeting on Dec. 7, 2022, to offer opportunity for comment on the proposed recommendations for reauthorization of the Animal Drug User Fee Act. For more info & to register, visit: fda.gov/animal-veterin
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