The FDA is working to answer questions about the science, safety, and quality of products containing cannabis and cannabis-derived compounds, particularly CBD. Potential harm, side effects and unknowns You may have noticed that cannabidiol (CBD) seems to be available almost everywhere, and marketed as a variety of products including drugs, food, dietary supplements, cosmetics, and […]

AT A GLANCE Risks of raw dough Flour doesn’t look like a raw food, but most flour is raw. That means it hasn’t been treated to kill germs that cause food poisoning, such as Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Salmonella. These harmful germs can contaminate grain while it’s still in the field or flour while it’s being made. Steps […]

If you’re taking a medication, is it safe to drive? Most likely, yes. Still, before driving or operating other heavy machinery, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration advises you to make sure it is safe to do. Although many medicines will not affect your ability to drive, some nonprescription (also called over-the-counter, or OTC) and […]