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Lancome USA’s Products Are Being Marketed Without Prior Approval From The FDA

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently reviewed Lancome USA’s website and determined that certain products, including but not limited to; Genifique Youth Activating Concentrate, Genefique Eye Youth Activating Eye Concentrate, Genefique Cream Serum Youth Activating Cream Serum, Genifique Repair Youth … Continue reading →

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FDA challenges marketing of DMAA products for lack of safety evidence

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued warning letters to at least ten manufacturers and distributors of dietary supplements containing dimethylamylamine, more popularly known as DMAA, for marketing products for which evidence of the safety of the product had not … Continue reading →

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FDA Classifies Voluntary Physician Advisory Letter on Riata and Riata ST Silicone Defibrillation Leads as Class I Recall

St. Jude Medical, Inc., a global medical device company, recently announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has sent its voluntary medical device advisory letter to physicians instituting a Class I Recall regarding the performance of Riata and Riata ST Silicone Defibrillation … Continue reading →

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FDA Publishes Consumer Site for Recalled Products, Foods

In an effort to make researching food and product recalls easier, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched a new website designed for consumer use. The new website is part of the FDA Food Safety Moderization Act (FSMA), which was … Continue reading →

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Peanut Butter Recalls

When a pantry staple such as peanut butter is recalled, it can cause a lot of confusion as to what is safe and what is not safe. From dog biscuits to ice cream, almost all kinds of food with peanut … Continue reading →

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Are over-the-counter medications safe for kids?

Over-the-counter medications made specifically for children have been getting some attention lately, as a major pediatrician group advised that these medications be banned. However, the FDA has rejected the request for a lack of information. Additionally, it’s thought that if … Continue reading →

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