![Image of Family who received injections](https://public4.pagefreezer.com:443/content/FDA/24-01-2022T16:04/https://www.fda.gov/files/styles/call_to_action_992x558/public/Stock%20Photo%20Crop-02.png?itok=-FRcBVo6)
Don't delay, get your COVID-19 vaccine or booster today!
Getting vaccinated or receiving a booster if you’re already vaccinated is the best thing you can do to help protect yourself, family and friends.
Vaccines.govFDA 2021 Year in Review - Working for You
Featured Topics
![New Era Feature](https://public4.pagefreezer.com:443/content/FDA/24-01-2022T16:04/https://www.fda.gov/files/styles/medium_3/public/NewEra_Feature_1600x900.png?itok=Phrj00cf)
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.
![Science-related icons juxtoposed on a background of prescription paperwork](https://public4.pagefreezer.com:443/content/FDA/24-01-2022T16:04/https://www.fda.gov/files/styles/medium_3/public/Drug_Pricing.jpg?itok=J8A4aGeQ)
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.
![Closeup shot of a nurse holding a patient's hand in comfort in a hospital](https://public4.pagefreezer.com:443/content/FDA/24-01-2022T16:04/https://www.fda.gov/files/styles/medium_3/public/nurse-holding-patients-hand-1001423826.jpg?itok=YK0c-Jyy)
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
Jan 19
Amy’s Kitchen Voluntarily Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in a Single Lot of Vegan Organic Rice Mac & Cheeze
Food & Beverages
Jan 19
Frozen Food Development Recalls Lidl Branded Chopped Spinach Because of Possible Health Risk
Food & Beverages
Jan 18
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., a Viatris Company, Conducting Voluntary Recall of One Batch of Semglee® (insulin glargine injection), 100 units/mL (U-100), 3 mL Prefilled Pens, Due to the Potential for a Missing Label in the Batch
Drugs
FDA VOICES: PERSPECTIVES FROM FDA EXPERTS
![New Drug Therapy Approvals 2021. Patient holding handful of miscellaneous pills.](https://public4.pagefreezer.com:443/content/FDA/24-01-2022T16:04/https://www.fda.gov/files/styles/medium_3/public/NewDrugTherapyApprovals-1600x900_0.jpg?itok=aF_Ve03C)
Many Important Drugs Approved in 2021 as COVID-19 Pandemic Continues
CDER approved a wide variety of safe and effective new drug therapies in 2021 despite challenges brought on by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
![Abstract image of doctor in background, x-ray of human body in center foreground surrounded by medical icon graphics.](https://public4.pagefreezer.com:443/content/FDA/24-01-2022T16:04/https://www.fda.gov/files/styles/medium_3/public/Looking%20Ahead%20to%202022%20CDRH_1600x900.png?itok=PBffR_mw)
Looking Ahead to 2022 as FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health Manages a Sustained Increase in Workload
While CDRH’s response to the pandemic remains a top priority, we anticipate a gradual transition back toward normal review timelines in 2022.
![Collage of FDA images. Left image of scientist looking through microscope. Top middle image of two Public Health Service officers at computer. Top right image of FDA inspector holding confiscated drugs in warehouse. Bottom right image of grocery store aisle and overlay of nutrition label. Middle image of scientists in lab running tests. Middle bottom image of abstract technology background.](https://public4.pagefreezer.com:443/content/FDA/24-01-2022T16:04/https://www.fda.gov/files/styles/medium_3/public/Fulfilling%20Essential%20Public%20Health%20Needs%20in%202022_1600x900_1.png?itok=tjg_yWT4)
Fulfilling Essential Public Health Needs in 2022
The FDA’s public health mission, although most apparent during emergencies, is in operation every day of every year, protecting Americans from many threats.
Recently Published Guidances
Jan 11
Notifying FDA of a Permanent Discontinuance or Interruption in Manufacturing of a Device Under Section 506J of the FD&C Act
Biologics, Medical Devices
Jan 07
Investigational COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma
Biologics
Dec 27
Pathology Peer Review in Nonclinical Toxicology Studies: Questions and Answers
Animal & Veterinary, Biologics, Drugs, Food & Beverages, Medical Devices, Tobacco