http://www.fda.gov/ en http://www.fda.gov/consumers/articulos-para-el-consumidor-en-espanol/temporada-de-huracanes-preparese Es importante preparar las provisiones de emergencia y mantener a salvo los alimentos, el agua y los medicamentos antes, durante y después de cualquier cambio climático severo. Wed, 25 Jan 2023 12:40:35 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/articulos-para-el-consumidor-en-espanol/temporada-de-huracanes-preparese http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/hurricane-season-be-prepared It's important to safeguard your food, water, medicine and pets before, during and after any severe weather event. Wed, 25 Jan 2023 12:29:04 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/hurricane-season-be-prepared http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/animal-veterinary Consumer articles from FDA about animal health and veterinary medicine. Wed, 25 Jan 2023 09:38:16 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/animal-veterinary http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/ounce-prevention-worth-pound-cure Heartworm disease can be fatal to pets, but it is also preventable. Learn more about the dangers of heartworm disease and the importance of year-round prevention. Tue, 24 Jan 2023 21:32:49 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/ounce-prevention-worth-pound-cure http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/medical-devices Consumer articles about medical devices. Thu, 19 Jan 2023 15:30:24 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/medical-devices http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/food Timely articles and multimedia content about food and food-safety. Thu, 19 Jan 2023 15:28:59 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/food http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/childrens-health Kids aren't just small adults. From diet and nutrition to their reactions to medicine, their bodies are unique. Read these Consumer Updates to learn more. Thu, 19 Jan 2023 15:27:35 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/childrens-health http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/drugs Consumer articles about over-the-counter and prescription drugs. Thu, 19 Jan 2023 15:21:35 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/drugs http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely Storing food properly can help prevent foodborne illnesses. Here are tips for safely storing food in your refrigerator, freezer, and cupboards. Wed, 18 Jan 2023 14:50:30 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/are-you-storing-food-safely http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/dietary-supplements Dietary supplements are regulated by the FDA as food, not as drugs. However, many dietary supplements contain ingredients that have strong biological effects which may conflict with a medicine you are taking or a medical condition you may have. Products containing hidden drugs are also sometimes falsely marketed as dietary supplements, putting consumers at greater risk. For these reasons, it is important to consult with a health care professional before using any dietary supplement. Read these Consumer Updates to learn more. Wed, 18 Jan 2023 14:12:10 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/dietary-supplements http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/vaccines-blood-biologics From blood to vaccines, FDA protects and advances the public health by ensuring that biological products are safe, effective, and available to those who need them. Read these Consumer Updates to learn more. Wed, 18 Jan 2023 12:52:46 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/vaccines-blood-biologics http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/allergic-sesame-food-labels-now-must-list-sesame-allergen Sesame allergen labeling on food packages is required as of January 1, 2023. But you may not see sesame listed as an allergen on some products right away. Tue, 17 Jan 2023 09:48:09 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/allergic-sesame-food-labels-now-must-list-sesame-allergen http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/have-food-allergies-read-label If you’re allergic to one of the nine major food allergens, learn to look for your allergen on the food label. Tue, 17 Jan 2023 09:42:45 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/have-food-allergies-read-label http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/cosmetics Consumer articles about cosmetics. Fri, 13 Jan 2023 10:42:40 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/cosmetics http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/tobacco-products Tobacco comes in many forms, from cigars and cigarettes to smokeless tobacco and dissolvable nicotine products. FDA works to reduce the use of these products, and the harm that they cause. To learn more read these Consumer Updates. Fri, 13 Jan 2023 10:41:29 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/tobacco-products http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/radiation-emitting-products From medical X-ray scanners used to see inside the body to surgical lasers used for cosmetic purposes or to improve eyesight, FDA ensures the safety and effectiveness of a wide range or products that emit radiation. To learn more, read these Consumer Updates. Fri, 13 Jan 2023 10:40:38 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/radiation-emitting-products http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/hearing-aids-and-personal-sound-amplification-products-what-know Learn about hearing aids, including OTC hearing aids, and personal sound amplification products. Thu, 12 Jan 2023 11:34:48 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/hearing-aids-and-personal-sound-amplification-products-what-know http://www.fda.gov/consumers/articulos-para-el-consumidor-en-espanol/salud-infantil Información para el consumidor sobre la seguridad de medicamentos y alimentos para los niños. Fri, 06 Jan 2023 11:17:48 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/articulos-para-el-consumidor-en-espanol/salud-infantil http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/should-you-give-kids-medicine-coughs-and-colds Although most colds in children don’t cause serious complications, they can cause stress and worry in parents and caregivers. Most children will get better on their own, and cough or cold medicine will not change the natural course of a cold or make it go away faster. Thu, 05 Jan 2023 13:54:43 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/should-you-give-kids-medicine-coughs-and-colds http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/have-you-given-blood-lately FDA works to ensure the safety of the more than 14 million units of blood and blood components donated in the U.S. each year. Learn how FDA helps safeguard the blood supply and how you can donate blood. Thu, 05 Jan 2023 12:57:50 EST FDA http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/have-you-given-blood-lately