FDA: Tips for Talking with Your Pharmacist About Using Medicines Safely
Your pharmacist can help you learn how to use your prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines safely and effectively. You can also use these tips when
FDA: Don’t Be Tempted to Use Expired Medicines
Taking expired (out-of-date) drugs carries certain risks Out with the old! Be it the fresh start of a new year or a spring cleaning, consumers
FDA: Safely Using Sharps (Needles and Syringes) at Home, at Work and on Travel
Sharps is a medical term for devices with sharp points or edges that can puncture or cut skin. They may be used at home, at
FDA: W.W. Industrial Group Recalls Pear Slices in Juice Due to Elevated Levels of Lead and Cadmium
Company Announcement W.W. Industrial Group, Inc., NY is recalling Parashore Pear Slices in juice, 15 oz, because they have the potential to be contaminated with
FDA: Microbiological Safety – The FDA’s Role in Preventing Foodborne Illness
Introduction The US food supply is one of the safest in the world, largely due to our emphasis on a proactive approach to food safety.
FDA: Paws Off Xylitol; It is Dangerous for Dogs
This sugar substitute, found in some human foods and dental products, can be poisonous to your dog. Your six-month-old puppy, Hoover, will eat anything that
FDA: Don’t Overuse Acetaminophen
You have flu symptoms, so you’ve been getting some relief by taking a cough and flu medicine every few hours. Late in the day, you
FDA: Tianeptine Products Linked to Serious Harm, Overdoses, Death
People seeking to treat their ailments sometimes mistake a product as being safe because it’s easily available, whether online or even at gas stations. But
FDA: Is Rinsing Your Sinuses With Neti Pots Safe?
Little teapots with long spouts have become a fixture in many homes to flush out clogged nasal passages and help people breathe easier. Along with
FDA: Gardenia (Genipin) Blue Color Additive Approved While Encouraging Faster Phase-Out of FD&C Red No. 3
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it had granted Gardenia Blue Interest Group’s (GBIG) color additive petition to use the color gardenia (genipin)
