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Outsmarting Poison Ivy and Other Poisonous Plants
Poison ivy and other poisonous plants are a hazard all year round. Here are tips for preventing and treating the itchy rash and blisters.

Bottled Water Everywhere: Keeping it Safe
Americans drink billions of gallons of bottled water each year. Find out about FDA's role in ensuring that bottled water products are safe.

Irradiation: A Safe Measure for Safer Iceberg Lettuce and Spinach
In the fight against foodborne illness, FDA is permitting fresh iceberg lettuce and fresh spinach to be irradiated at safe doses.

Warning on Certain Mussel Products from Bantry Bay Seafood
FDA is warning consumers against eating certain frozen cooked mussel products made by Bantry Bay Seafoods because they may be contaminated with azaspiracid toxins.

Safety and Food Packaging
FDA monitors all packaging that comes into contact with food. Here's an overview of how FDA conducts safety reviews of food contact substances.

FDA Law Enforcers Crack Down on Illegal Botox Scammer
FDA's Office of Criminal Investigations found physicians who put profit before patients when they injected them with fake Botox Cosmetic.

Potential Problems at Two Baltimore Pharmacies
FDA is warning consumers who filled prescriptions at The Medicine Shoppe pharmacies located at 8035A Liberty Road and 5900 Reisterstown Road in Baltimore that they may have received drugs that were either expired or suspected counterfeit.

FDA Law Enforcers Protect Consumers' Health
Inside the FDA's Office of Criminial Investigations

FDA 101: Dietary Supplements
Part of the "FDA 101" series, this article describes how dietary supplements are regulated and offers safety tips for consumers.

Strengthening the Advisory Committee Process
FDA is strengthening the process by which it gets expert, independent advice that affects new treatments and other products available to consumers.

Warnings on Raw Jalapeño and Serrano Peppers from Mexico
Until further notice, FDA is advising consumers to avoid raw serrano peppers from Mexico, in addition to raw jalapeño peppers from Mexico, and any foods that contain them.

Are You Storing Food Safely?
When, where, and how you store food can help prevent foodborne illnesses. Here are pointers for safely storing food in your refrigerator, freezer, and cupboards.

Living with Fibromyalgia, Drugs Approved to Manage Pain
A second drug has been approved to treat fibromyalgia, a painful chronic condition that affects the muscles and joints.

Making Sense of Vytorin Concerns
This article clarifies the results of a study that was published in the New England Journal of Medicine, and emphasizes the importance of continuing on prescribed cholesterol medications.

Stronger Warnings Requested for Fluoroquinolones
FDA has notified manufacturers of fluoroquinolones that a boxed warning on the increased risk of tendinitis and tendon rupture is necessary.

Prepare for Hurricanes and Floods: Advice From FDA
This updated article gives tips on how to keep food, medical products, and pets safe during an emergency.

FDA 101: Advisory Committees
FDA's Advisory Committees are critical to the agency's product review process. Find out the basics of putting special government employees with different perspectives on such scientific committees.