SILVER SPRING, Md., Feb. 23 Reports submitted to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are an important part of the agency's strategy for identifying risks with products after they've reached the market. These reports help FDA protect the health and safety of all Americans--and can ultimately save lives.
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Consumers can make a difference by reporting unexpected side effects, product quality problems, or other problems associated with FDA-regulated products, including food and drugs for people and animals, vaccines and other biologics, medical devices, dietary and nutritional supplements, infant formulas, and cosmetics.
To learn more about reporting problems to FDA, watch the agency's new Consumer Update video at: http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm201375.htm
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There are a number of ways you can report problems to FDA, depending on the type of problem and product. This Consumer Update article, "Your Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA," includes tips and a chart to help you make your report: http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm095859.htm
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Related Links:
Reporting Problems to FDA
Your Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA
FDA 101: How to Use the Consumer Complaint System and MedWatch
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