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FDA Takes Action to Address Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

FDA is working with U.S. Government partners, including CDC, and international partners to address the pandemic.

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New Era of Smarter Food Safety

A new approach to food safety that recognizes and builds on the progress made in the past but looks towards what processes and tools will be needed for the future.

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Fostering Drug Competition

Increasing the availability of generic drugs helps to create competition in the marketplace, helping make treatment more affordable and increasing access to healthcare for more patients.

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Combating the Opioid Crisis

FDA takes actions to combat prescription opioid abuse.

Aug 05

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Daily Roundup August 5, 2020

Aug 04

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Daily Roundup August 4, 2020

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Aug 05

Ferring US Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of DDAVP® Nasal Spray 10 mcg/0.1mL, Desmopressin Acetate Nasal Spray 10 mcg/0.1mL, STIMATE® Nasal Spray 1.5 mg/mL Due to Superpotency

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Aug 04

Roque Plast S.A. de C.V. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Command Brands Gel AntiBac Instant Hand Sanitizer Lots 200371-12, 200371OH-05, 170420OH-06, 170420OH-8 Due to Potential Presence of Methanol (Wood Alcohol)

Drugs

Aug 03

H-E-B Issues Recall for Blue Cheese Salmon Burgers Due to Undeclared Wheat

Food & Beverages

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Investing in Advanced Manufacturing to Support Public Health Preparedness

For the past several years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has sought to encourage and facilitate the adoption of Advanced Manufacturing.

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Potential Risks of Treatment with Unapproved Regenerative Medicine Products

FDA is providing resources to help consumers understand the risks associated with unapproved stem cell, exosome, and products marketed as regenerative medicine.

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FDA’s Ongoing Work to Support and Advance COVID-19 Diagnostic Test Accuracy and Availability

FDA's actions are providing stakeholders with more accurate information about diagnostic test performance and allowing for the rapid availability of new tests.

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Aug 05