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May 17, 2013
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FDA seeks preliminary injunction against New York fish manufacturer
May 15, 2013
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FDA approves Simponi to treat ulcerative colitis
La FDA aprueba nuevo medicamento para el cáncer de próstata avanzado
FDA approves new drug for advanced prostate cancer
May 14, 2013
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FDA approves Nymalize--first nimodipine oral solution for use in certain brain hemorrhage patients
FDA approves first companion diagnostic to detect gene mutation associated with a type of lung cancer
May 13, 2013
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FDA releases new tool to help prevent intentional food contamination
May 10, 2013
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FDA warns consumers about potential health risk with Juices Incorporated juice products
FDA approves Breo Ellipta to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
May 08, 2013
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FDA alerts health care providers of lack of sterility assurance of drug products from The Compounding Shop
May 06, 2013
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FDA issues proposal to increase consumer awareness of tanning bed risks
FDA warns pregnant women to not use certain migraine prevention medicines
La FDA advierte a mujeres embarazadas que no usen ciertos medicamentos para prevenir migrañas
April 30, 2013
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FDA approves Plan B One-Step emergency contraceptive without a prescription for females 15 years of age and older
FDA approves Procysbi for rare genetic condition
April 29, 2013
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FDA approves Kcentra for the urgent reversal of anticoagulation in adults with major bleeding
April 24, 2013
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FDA launches partnership to protect against counterfeit anti-malarial medicines with FDA-developed handheld detection tool
La FDA se asocia con otras organizaciones para la protección contra medicamentos antipalúdicos falsos a través del uso de un aparato portátil para la detección y desarrollado por la FDA
April 21, 2013
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FDA announces voluntary nationwide recall by Balanced Solutions Compounding Pharmacy
April 16, 2013
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FDA approves abuse-deterrent labeling for reformulated OxyContin
April 15, 2013
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FDA issues alert about lack of sterility assurance of drug products from ApotheCure, Inc. and NuVision Pharmacy and of forthcoming recall
FDA: U.S. Marshals seize food at New York-based food facility
April 10, 2013
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FDA budget requests $4.7 billion to ensure safety of food supply and to modernize medical product safety
April 08, 2013
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La FDA aprueba Diclegis para las mujeres embarazadas que experimentan náuseas y vómitos
FDA approves Diclegis for pregnant women experiencing nausea and vomiting
March 29, 2013
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FDA approves Invokana to treat type 2 diabetes
March 27, 2013
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FDA approves new multiple sclerosis treatment: Tecfidera
March 22, 2013
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La FDA aprueba la primera antitoxina contra el botulismo para neutralizar todos los siete serotipos conocidos de la neurotoxina botulínica.
FDA approves first Botulism Antitoxin for use in neutralizing all seven known botulinum nerve toxin serotypes
FDA approves TOBI Podhaler to treat a type of bacterial lung infection in cystic fibrosis patients
FDA issues proposal to improve the quality of automated external defibrillators
March 21, 2013
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FDA alerts health care providers and patients of the nationwide recall of all lots of sterile products distributed by Clinical Specialties Compounding Pharmacy
March 20, 2013
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FDA approves Dotarem, a new magnetic resonance imaging agent
March 18, 2013
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FDA alerts health care providers of recall of all sterile drug products by Med Prep Consulting in New Jersey
FDA warns consumers not to eat certain ProtiDiet High Protein Chocolate Dream Bars manufactured by Pro-Amino International, Inc., Quebec, Canada
March 13, 2013
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FDA approves Lymphoseek to help locate lymph nodes in patients with certain cancers
Federal judge approves consent decree with New Jersey bakery
March 08, 2013
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FDA issues draft guidance for manufacturers to accurately label medical products that are not made with natural rubber latex
February 26, 2013
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La FDA aprueba Osphena para mujeres postmenopáusicas que sufren dolor durante el acto sexual
FDA approves Osphena for postmenopausal women experiencing pain during sex
February 25, 2013
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FDA approves Stivarga for advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors
February 24, 2013
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FDA alerts health care providers of recall of anemia drug Omontys
February 22, 2013
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FDA enters into consent decree with Chicago sprout producer due to unsanitary conditions
La FDA aprueba un nuevo tratamiento para el cáncer de mama en etapa avanzada
FDA approves new treatment for late-stage breast cancer
February 21, 2013
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Kasel Associates Industries recalling certain pet treats due to Salmonella contamination
February 20, 2013
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FDA approves new silicone breast implant
FDA seeks input on minimizing disruptions to medical device supply chain during extreme weather events
February 14, 2013
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U.S. Marshals seize drug products distributed by a Florida company
La FDA aprueba el primer implante de retina para adultos con enfermedad ocular genética rara
FDA approves first retinal implant for adults with rare genetic eye disease
February 13, 2013
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FDA Commissioner Margaret A. Hamburg’s Statement on the Institute of Medicine’s Report “Countering the Problem of Falsified and Substandard Drugs”
February 08, 2013
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FDA approves Pomalyst for advanced multiple myeloma
Court shuts down U.S. operations of California drug, dietary supplement manufacturer
February 07, 2013
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FDA offers new guidance on developing drugs for Alzheimer’s disease
February 05, 2013
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The Nutrition Facts Label: Helping Americans Make Heart-Healthy Choices
La etiqueta de información nutricional: ayuda a la población a elegir opciones saludables para el corazón
February 04, 2013
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FDA approval of generic version of cancer drug Doxil is expected to help resolve shortage
February 01, 2013
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Michigan soy processor is under court order to meet FDA food safety standards
FDA approves new drug for the chronic management of some urea cycle disorders
January 31, 2013
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Federal judge approves consent decree with Ben Venue Laboratories
January 29, 2013
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FDA approves new orphan drug Kynamro to treat inherited cholesterol disorder
January 28, 2013
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La FDA aprueba tres nuevos tratamientos farmacológicos para la diabetes tipo 2
January 25, 2013
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FDA approves three new drug treatments for type 2 diabetes
FDA: Fabricante de bebidas de Puerto Rico acepta decreto por consentimiento
FDA approves Gleevec for children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia
FDA: Puerto Rico beverage manufacturer enters into consent decree
FDA approves over-the-counter Oxytrol for Women to treat overactive bladder
January 23, 2013
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FDA approves Exjade to remove excess iron in patients with genetic blood disorder
January 18, 2013
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FDA approves Botox to treat overactive bladder
January 17, 2013
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FDA approves Octaplas to treat patients with blood clotting disorders
January 16, 2013
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FDA approves new seasonal influenza vaccine made using novel technology
January 11, 2013
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FDA permits marketing of first test that can simultaneously identify 11 causes of infectious gastroenteritis
La FDA exige reducir la dosis recomendada para ciertos medicamentos para dormir que contienen zolpidem
January 10, 2013
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FDA requiring lower recommended dose for certain sleep drugs containing zolpidem
January 09, 2013
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FDA issues draft guidance on abuse-deterrent opioids
January 04, 2013
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La FDA propone nuevas normas de seguridad alimentaria para la prevención de enfermedades transmitidas por alimentos y la inocuidad de los productos agrícolas
FDA proposes new food safety standards for foodborne illness prevention and produce safety
December 31, 2012
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FDA approves first anti-diarrheal drug for HIV/AIDS patients
FDA approves first drug to treat multi-drug resistant tuberculosis
December 28, 2012
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FDA approves Eliquis to reduce the risk of stroke, blood clots in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation
December 26, 2012
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FDA approves new orphan drug for rare cholesterol disorder
December 21, 2012
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Federal judge enters order imposing restrictions on Sunland Inc.
FDA approves Varizig for reducing chickenpox symptoms
FDA expands Tamiflu’s use to treat children younger than 1 year
FDA approves Gattex to treat short bowel syndrome
December 20, 2012
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Invacare signs consent decree to correct wheelchair manufacturing problems
December 19, 2012
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FDA permits marketing of device to seal lung punctures
December 18, 2012
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FDA warns against improper advertising, promotion of lasers intended for LASIK corrective eye surgery
December 14, 2012
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FDA approves Signifor, a new orphan drug for Cushing’s disease
FDA approves raxibacumab to treat inhalational anthrax
FDA approves Iclusig to treat two rare types of leukemia
December 10, 2012
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FDA expands Zytiga’s use for late-stage prostate cancer
December 06, 2012
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FDA warns consumers not to feed certain Nature’s Deli Chicken Jerky Dog Treats
December 03, 2012
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FDA announces public-private partnership to develop regulatory science that will speed patient access to new medical device technologies
November 29, 2012
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FDA approves Cometriq to treat rare type of thyroid cancer
November 20, 2012
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FDA approves first seasonal influenza vaccine manufactured using cell culture technology
Federal judge approves consent decree with Minnesota drug and dietary supplement company
FDA approves pump for heart failure patients awaiting heart transplant
November 15, 2012
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FDA approves first drug-eluting stent to treat peripheral arterial disease
November 06, 2012
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FDA approves Xeljanz for rheumatoid arthritis
November 05, 2012
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FDA warns Tennessee company that online product claims violate federal law
November 02, 2012
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FDA expands use of Xarelto to treat, reduce recurrence of blood clots
October 31, 2012
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FDA reports voluntary recall of all Ameridose drug products
October 26, 2012
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FDA reports conditions observed at New England Compounding Center facility
FDA approves Synribo for chronic myelogenous leukemia
October 25, 2012
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Federal judge grants permanent injunction against Oregon herb and supplement manufacturer
FDA enters consent decree with New York dietary supplement manufacturer, Venus Pharmaceuticals
October 23, 2012
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Dietary supplements, unapproved drugs seized in New York
October 22, 2012
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FDA approves Fycompa to treat seizures
October 19, 2012
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FDA expands approved use of Sapien artificial heart valve
October 18, 2012
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FDA approves Jetrea for symptomatic vitreomacular adhesion in the eyes
October 04, 2012
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La FDA toma medidas contra miles de farmacias virtuales ilegales
FDA takes action against thousands of illegal Internet pharmacies
September 28, 2012
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FDA approves first subcutaneous heart defibrillator
FDA approves Humira to treat ulcerative colitis
FDA campaign aims to protect consumers from the risks of fake online pharmacies
La FDA lanza campaña para proteger a los consumidores de los riesgos de las farmacias virtuales falsas
September 27, 2012
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FDA approves new treatment for advanced colorectal cancer
September 24, 2012
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New FDA task force will support innovation in antibacterial drug development
September 22, 2012
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FDA advises consumers not to eat Trader Joe’s Valencia Creamy Salted Peanut Butter
El FDA aconseja a los consumidores no consumir la Mantequilla de Cacahuete Salada Cremosa Valencia de Trader Joe’s
September 20, 2012
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La FDA publica datos preliminares sobre los niveles de arsénico en los productos derivados del arroz y el arroz
September 19, 2012
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FDA releases preliminary data on arsenic levels in rice and rice products
September 18, 2012
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FDA approves first breast ultrasound imaging system for dense breast tissue
La FDA publica una alerta de seguridad relacionada con la Intestinomicina, un medicamento comercializado para el tratamiento de la diarrea infecciosa
FDA issues Safety Alert on Intestinomicina, drug product marketed as treatment for infectious diarrhea
September 14, 2012
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La FDA advierte a los consumidores sobre el riesgo de consumir mangos de Agrícola Daniella de México
FDA warns consumers against eating mangoes from Agricola Daniella of Mexico
September 12, 2012
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FDA approves new multiple sclerosis treatment Aubagio
FDA approves production of imaging agent that helps detect prostate cancer
September 06, 2012
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FDA issues warning letters to dietary supplement firms in Colorado and Texas for promoting unapproved products as drugs
September 04, 2012
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FDA approves new orphan drug for chronic myelogenous leukemia
August 31, 2012
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FDA approves new treatment for a type of late stage prostate cancer
August 30, 2012
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FDA approves Linzess to treat certain cases of irritable bowel syndrome and constipation
August 29, 2012
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FDA approves new treatment for severe neutropenia in certain cancer patients
FDA approves first drug formulated for children with rare brain tumor
August 27, 2012
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La FDA aprueba una nueva píldora de combinación para el tratamiento del VIH en algunos pacientes
FDA approves new combination pill for HIV treatment for some patients
August 23, 2012
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La FDA anuncia el retiro del mercado de melones de Chamberlain Farms de Owensville, Indiana
August 22, 2012
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FDA announces recall of cantaloupe by Chamberlain Farms of Owensville Indiana
FDA: U.S. Marshals seize food products at Fremont, Calif., warehouse
August 21, 2012
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La FDA emite una nueva advertencia de seguridad sobre Reumofan Plus y Reumofan Plus Premium
FDA issues new safety alert on Reumofan Plus and Reumofan Plus Premium
August 17, 2012
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FDA approves first generic Actos to treat type 2 diabetes
August 16, 2012
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FDA recommends X-ray or other imaging on implanted heart defibrillators with St. Jude Medical Riata leads to help guide treatment
August 15, 2012
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FDA warns of risk of death from codeine use in some children following surgeries
August 13, 2012
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FDA approves vaccines for the 2012-2013 influenza season
August 10, 2012
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FDA approves Lucentis to treat diabetic macular edema
August 09, 2012
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FDA approves Marqibo to treat rare type of leukemia
August 08, 2012
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FDA revises safety information and limits use of Stryker Wingspan brain stent system
August 03, 2012
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FDA approves first generic versions of Singulair to treat asthma, allergies
FDA approves Zaltrap for metastatic colorectal cancer
August 01, 2012
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Food Safety Guides for Groups Most Vulnerable to Foodborne Illness Now Available
July 30, 2012
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FDA warns consumers not to eat cantaloupes from Burch Equipment LLC of North Carolina
July 23, 2012
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FDA approves Tudorza Pressair to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
FDA: More than 150 antiretroviral drugs available through PEPFAR for worldwide HIV/AIDS relief
July 20, 2012
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FDA warns consumers not to eat shellfish from Oyster Bay Harbor, Nassau County, NY
FDA approves Afinitor for advanced breast cancer
FDA approves Kyprolis for some patients with multiple myeloma
July 18, 2012
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Aprueba la FDA el medicamento Qsymia para bajar de peso
July 17, 2012
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FDA approves weight-management drug Qsymia
La FDA aprueba el primer medicamento para reducir el riesgo de infeccion del VIH adquirido sexualmente
FDA approves new colon-cleansing drug for colonoscopy prep
July 16, 2012
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FDA approves first drug for reducing the risk of sexually acquired HIV infection
July 13, 2012
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La FDA alerta a los consumidores sobre peligro de listeria en productos de la compania Mexicali Cheese Corp.
FDA seeks to halt production, distribution of dietary supplements at NY company
FDA warns consumers about Listeria threat in Mexicali Cheese Corp. products
July 12, 2012
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FDA outlines plans to provide earlier feedback on device product submissions
FDA, UC Davis, Agilent Technologies and CDC to create publicly available food pathogen genome database
July 10, 2012
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Wisconsin livestock dealer enters into consent decree involving drug residues in cows
July 09, 2012
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FDA introduces new safety measures for extended-release and long-acting opioid medications
July 06, 2012
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FDA approves genetic test to help some colon cancer patients, physicians considering Erbitux therapy
July 05, 2012
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FDA approves first DNA test to help manage CMV infection in organ transplant patients
July 04, 2012
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FDA prompts companies to remove certain unapproved oxycodone products from market
July 03, 2012
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FDA proposes unique device identification system for medical devices
June 28, 2012
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FDA approves Myrbetriq for overactive bladder
June 27, 2012
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La FDA aprueba Belviq para tratar a algunos adultos con sobrepeso u obesos
FDA approves Belviq to treat some overweight or obese adults
FDA allows marketing of first test to identify certain bacteria associated with bloodstream infections
June 25, 2012
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FDA approves first glaucoma stent for use with cataract surgery
June 15, 2012
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Updated FDA Statement on Compounded Versions of hydroxyprogesterone caproate (the active ingredient in Makena)
La FDA aprueba una nueva vacuna combinada que protege a los niños contra dos enfermedades bacterianas
June 14, 2012
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FDA urges that oysters, clams, mussels, and some types of scallops from Korea should be removed from the market
FDA approves new combination vaccine that protects children against two bacterial diseases
June 08, 2012
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FDA approves Perjeta for type of late-stage breast cancer
June 06, 2012
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