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September 2008
- September 23, 2008 - FDA Updates Health Information Advisory on Melamine Contamination (9/23/08)
- September 23, 2008 - FDA Warns Companies to Stop Marketing Unapproved Ophthalmic Balanced Salt Solution Drug Products and Topical Drug Products Containing Papain
- September 20, 2008 - FDA Updates Health Information Advisory on Melamine Contamination
- September 20, 2008 - FDA Updates Health Information Advisory on Melamine Contamination (Chinese)
- September 18, 2008 - FDA Issues Draft Guidance on Regulating Genetically Engineered Animals
- September 18, 2008 - FDA Issues Draft Guidance on Regulating Genetically Engineered Animals (Spanish)
- September 18, 2008 - FDA Proposes Label Requirements for Refused Imported Foods
- September 16, 2008 - FDA Issues Warning Letters to Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd., and an Import Alert for Drugs from Two Ranbaxy Plants in India
- September 12, 2008 - FDA Issues Health Information Advisory on Infant Formula (Spanish)
- September 12, 2008 - FDA Approves Expanded Uses for Gardasil to Include Preventing Certain Vulvar and Vaginal Cancers
- September 12, 2008 - FDA Issues Health Information Advisory on Infant Formula
- September 12, 2008 - FDA Approves Treatment for Rare Neurologic Disease
- September 11, 2008 - FDA: West Virginia Livestock Owner Sentenced in Criminal and Civil Contempt Case
- September 05, 2008 - FDA to Post Quarterly Report of Potential Safety Issues
- September 04, 2008 - FDA Approves Software Update that Identifies Potential Defibrillator Lead Fractures
- September 04, 2008 - FDA: Manufacturers of TNF-Blocker Drugs Must Highlight Risk of Fungal Infections
- September 04, 2008 - FDA Approves DNA Test to Measure Hepatitis B Virus Levels
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August 2008
- August 27, 2008 - FDA Clears Test to Help Doctors Manage Heart Transplant Patients
- August 22, 2008 - FDA Approves First Bone Marrow Stimulator to Treat Immune-Related Low Platelet Counts
- August 15, 2008 - FDA Approves First Drug for Treatment of Chorea in Huntington's Disease
- August 15, 2008 - FDA Warns Consumers Not to Eat Certain Mussel Products from Bantry Bay Seafood
- August 08, 2008 - FDA Warns Consumers About Potential Problems at Two Baltimore Pharmacies
- August 05, 2008 - FDA Approves 2008-2009 Flu Vaccines
- August 04, 2008 - FDA Announces Improved Policies Regarding Transparency, Public Disclosure for Advisory Committees
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July 2008
- July 31, 2008 - FDA Clears Test that Helps Identify Type of Cancer in Tumor Sample
- July 30, 2008 - FDA Extends Consumer Warning on Serrano Peppers from Mexico
- July 30, 2008 - Federal Agents Seize more than $24 Million in Unapproved New Drugs
- July 29, 2008 - FDA Approves First Generic Divalproex Sodium to Treat Seizures, Migraine Headaches and Bipolar Disorder
- July 28, 2008 - FDA Advises Against Consumption of Tomalley from American Lobster (also known as "Maine Lobster")
- July 25, 2008 - U.S. Grown Jalapeño and Serrano Peppers Not Connected to Salmonella Saintpaul Outbreak
- July 24, 2008 - Federal Authorities Seize Xiadafil VIP Tablets After Company Refuses to Recall Product
- July 18, 2008 - FDA Rule and Companion Guidance Make Early Stage Clinical Drug Development Safe and Efficient
- July 17, 2008 - FDA Launches Fellowship Program to Develop Pipeline of Scientists, Other Professionals
- July 17, 2008 - FDA Lifts Warning About Eating Certain Types of Tomatoes
- July 17, 2008 - FDA Reaches Settlement with California Hearing Device Maker
- July 09, 2008 - FDA Revises Process for Responding to Drug Applications
- July 08, 2008 - FDA Approves New Genetic Test for Patients with Breast Cancer
- July 08, 2008 - FDA Requests Boxed Warnings on Fluoroquinolone Antimicrobial Drugs
- July 02, 2008 - FDA Food Protection Plan Shows Significant Progress
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June 2008
- June 30, 2008 - FDA Approves First Generic Risperidone to Treat Psychiatric Conditions
- June 19, 2008 - FDA Requests Seizure of Animal Food Products at PETCO Distribution Center
- June 18, 2008 - United States and China Outline Progress on Agreement on Food and Feed Safety
- June 18, 2008 - FDA Approves Diaphragm-Pacing Device
- June 17, 2008 - FDA Warns Individuals and Firms to Stop Selling Fake Cancer 'Cures'
- June 16, 2008 - FDA Requests Boxed Warnings on Older Class of Antipsychotic Drugs
- June 12, 2008 - FDA, European Medicines Agency to Consider Additional Test Results When Assessing New Drug Safety
- June 09, 2008 - HHS News Release: Administration Proposes Additional Funding for FDA to Improve Food and Medical Product Safety
- June 07, 2008 - FDA Warns Consumers Nationwide Not to Eat Certain Types of Raw Red Tomatoes
- June 06, 2008 - FDA Announces New Labeling Changes for Regranex
- June 06, 2008 - FDA Takes Action against Seafood Processing Company, Executives
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