What Consumers Need to Know About Avian Influenza
Questions and Answers on Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) and Food Safety; about bird flu, infected birds, eating eggs, FDA advises against eating eggs that have not been properly cooked. March 29, 2004; Updated September 14, 2006, and October 19, ... [... more]
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Trans Fat Coming to a Label Near You!
Consumer information on the new trans fat labeling requirements. January 16, 2004; Updated March 3, 2004; Updated January 1, 2006 What Can I Do About Saturated Fat, Trans Fat, and Cholesterol? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) now requires ... [... more]
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Office of Cosmetics and Colors December 2000
Most cosmetics are safe if you use them correctly. But there are some things to be careful about. Check out our special Cosmetics True or False quiz and find out how much you really know! After you finish, find out how to get your special Smart ... [... more]
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Sunless Tanners and Bronzers
A number of cosmetic products are marketed for consumers to achieve a tanned appearance without having to go out in the sun or use artificial sources of ultraviolet radiation. FDA has received questions about some of these products. Information ... [... more]
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Prions and Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies
Provides basic information about Prions and Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies The prion. Prions are normal proteins of animal tissues that can misfold and become infectious: they are not cellular organisms or viruses. In their normal ... [... more]
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Additional Safety Information
Dietary Supplements Claiming to Prevent or Treat Anthrax November 7, 2001 FTC Cracks down on Marketers of Bogus Bioterrorism Defense Products November 19, 2001 FDA Concerned About Botanical Products, Including Dietary Supplements, Containing ... [... more]
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Questions and Answers on the Occurrence of Furan in Food
Furan is a colorless, volatile liquid used in some chemical manufacturing industries. Furan has occasionally been reported to be found in foods. Now scientists at FDA have discovered that furan forms in some foods more commonly than previously ... [... more]
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Make Your Calories Count:
The program is available as an interactive Training Module for download. PDFs and transcripts for printing and accessibility are also available. This is a self-extracting, compressed (ZIP) file divided into multiple parts. When downloaded and ... [... more]
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Frequently Asked Questions
Guidance for Industry: FDA's Regulation of Infant Formula March 1, 2006 Do infants fed infant formulas need to take additional vitamins and minerals? Do "house brand" or generic infant formulas differ nutritionally from name brand formulas? [... more]
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Kohl, Kajal, Al-Kahl, or Surma:
Many people may be unaware of the risk of lead poisoning, from an easily avoidable source: the traditional eye cosmetic known variously as kohl, kajal, al-kahl, or surma. This page contains information intended to answer questions people may ask ... [... more]
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Learn what foodborne illness is and how to prevent certain foodborne risks during your pregnancy. Learn about foodborne illness and how to prevent certain foodborne risks during your pregnancy. It's a harmful bacterium that can be found in ... [... more]
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US FDA/CFSAN - Make Your Calories Count - Use the ...
Food Labeling and Nutrition / Make Your Calories Count - Introduction Make Your Calories Count - Use the Nutrition Facts Label for Healthy Weight Management [PDF ] CFSAN/Office of Nutritional Products, Labeling, and Dietary Supplements Hypertext ... [... more]
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