FDA COVID-19 Response
FDA is working with U.S. government partners, including CDC, and international partners to address the pandemic.
Featured Topics
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New Era of Smarter Food Safety
A new approach to food safety that recognizes and builds on the progress made in the past but looks towards what processes and tools will be needed for the future.
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Fostering Drug Competition
Increasing the availability of generic drugs helps to create competition in the marketplace, helping make treatment more affordable and increasing access to healthcare for more patients.
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Combating the Opioid Crisis
FDA takes actions to combat prescription opioid abuse.
Recent Press Announcements
Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts
The FDA provides information gathered from press releases and other public notices about certain recalls of FDA-regulated products. Not all recalls have press releases or are posted on this website
Feb 23
Golden Medal Mushroom Inc. Recalls Enoki Mushrooms Because of Possible Health Risk (Revised)
Food & Beverages
Feb 22
Vadilal Industries (USA) Recalls "Custard Apple Pulp" Because of Possible Health Risk
Food & Beverages
Feb 18
Family Dollar Stores Issues Voluntary Recall of Certain FDA-Regulated Products in Six States Including Drugs, Devices, Cosmetics, Foods
Animal & Veterinary, Cosmetics, Dietary Supplements, Drugs, Food & Beverages, Medical Devices
FDA VOICES: PERSPECTIVES FROM FDA EXPERTS
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Innovation and Scientific Collaboration Moved the Generic Drug Program Forward In 2021
2021 was a productive year for the agency’s generic drug program.
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FDA on Track to Take Actions to Address Tobacco-Related Health Disparities
FDA expects to issue proposed rules for two tobacco product standards in the spring.
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What FDA’s Foods Program Achieved in 2021 to Protect Consumers and the Food Supply
Despite the unprecedented challenges we’ve all faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 was another important year for FDA's Foods Program.
Recently Published Guidances
Feb 25
Patient-Focused Drug Development: Methods to Identify What Is Important to Patients
Biologics, Drugs
Feb 24
Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff: Model Accreditation Standards for Third-Party Certification Body Accreditation for Food Safety Audits
Food & Beverages
Feb 09
Guidance for Industry: Questions and Answers Regarding Channels of Trade Policy for Human Food Commodities with Chlorpyrifos Residues
Food & Beverages