The FDA has received an increasing number of reports of pets accidentally overdosing on Apoquel Chewable (oclacitinib chewable tablets), a flavored chewable medicine approved only for dogs.

Many teens underestimate how easy it is to become addicted to nicotine. This raises concerns because young people are at greatest risk of nicotine addiction because their brains are still developing. Find out how you can help.

La dentición es una fase normal de la infancia que no necesita “curarse” con medicamentos recetados o de venta libre. La FDA advierte a los padres que los productos que contienen benzocaína no son seguros para tratar la dentición en los niños. Hay alternativas no tóxicas más seguras.

Anyone can save a life during an opioid overdose with naloxone, a front-line defense in the opioid crisis. Naloxone is a life-saving drug that quickly reverses the powerful effects of opioids. FDA is working to give more people access to naloxone.

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There isn’t sufficient evidence to show that OTC antibacterial soaps are better at preventing illness than washing with plain soap and water. Washing your hands is easy, and it’s one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs.

As we age, physical changes can affect the way our body handles medications and how medicines work, which can lead to complications. Even if your medications have worked well for you over the years, they might need to be adjusted or changed later in life. Here are some important safety tips.

Tobacco comes in many forms, from cigars and cigarettes to smokeless tobacco and dissolvable nicotine products. FDA works to reduce the use of these products, and the harm that they cause. To learn more read these Consumer Updates.

From medical X-ray scanners used to see inside the body to surgical lasers used for cosmetic purposes or to improve eyesight, FDA ensures the safety and effectiveness of a wide range or products that emit radiation. To learn more, read these Consumer Updates.

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Dietary supplements are regulated by the FDA as food, not as drugs. However, many dietary supplements contain ingredients that have strong biological effects which may conflict with a medicine you are taking or a medical condition you may have. Products containing hidden drugs are also sometimes fal

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The FDA is responsible for protecting public health by regulating human drugs and biological products, animal drugs, medical devices, tobacco products, food (including animal food), cosmetics, and electronic products that emit radiation.

FDA-regulated medical and veterinary products save lives. Products undergo different types of testing, including animal testing, to determine their safety and effectiveness. The FDA encourages and accepts scientifically valid alternatives to animal testing.

Scientists have worked for decades on ways to modify or replace genes to treat, cure, or prevent illness. Advancements in science technology are changing the way we define disease, develop drugs, and prescribe treatments. The FDA has approved gene therapies for cancer, rare diseases.

The effects of menopause can make a woman’s daily life much harder, and therapies approved by the FDA can help. But too many women might not use these treatments to lessen their menopause symptoms because of the risks associated with these drugs described in the drug labels’ boxed warnings.

From blood to vaccines, FDA protects and advances the public health by ensuring that biological products are safe, effective, and available to those who need them. Read these Consumer Updates to learn more.

The growing spread of rumors, misinformation and disinformation about science, medicine, and the FDA, is putting patients and consumers at risk. FDA is here to provide the facts.

Fayus Inc., doing business as Yusol International Foods (Sacramento, CA) is expanding its recall of OLA-OLA POUNDED YAM to include product sizes 2lbs, 4lbs, 5lbs, and 10lbs due to product labeling omission of an undeclared milk allergen for sodium caseinate, a milk derivative. People who have an all

Khong Guan Corporation is recalling specific lots of “Glutinous Rice Balls with Black Sesame Filling” because they may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products

Khong Guan Corporation (Union City, CA) is recalling specific lots of “Glutinous Rice Balls with Black Sesame Filling” and “Black & White Glutinous Rice Balls with Black Sesame Filling” in their recall expansion because they may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensit

Fayus Inc., doing business as Yusol International Foods (Sacramento, CA) is voluntarily recalling OLA-OLA POUNDED YAM because the product may contain undeclared milk in the form of sodium caseinate, which is not declared on the label.

Gellert Global Group of Elizabeth, NJ is recalling 8.1 oz packages of ALDI Brand Fusia Asian Inspirations Kimchi & Tofu Kimbap because they may contain undeclared fish (tuna). People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to fish run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if t

July 01, 2026 EUNHA FISHERIES CO., LTD., Busan, Republic of Korea, is recalling certain Sliced Korean Halibut and Flounder Sashimi products because the accompanying soy sauce and vinegar red pepper paste packets contain wheat, soy, and sesame that were not declared in English on the individual condi

June 25, 2026, Lehi Valley Trading Company of Mesa, AZ, is recalling 624 units of its 15 ounce packages of High Valley Orchard Chocolate Covered Raisins because they contain undeclared peanuts. People who have allergies to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they

Bear Stewart LLC of Chicago, IL is voluntarily recalling a single lot of Bakr Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk Ready To Bake Cookie Dough pouches because it may contain undeclared soy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction i

Western Mixers Produce & Nuts, Inc., Ontario, California is recalling: First Street brand, Dark Chocolate Raisins, 9 oz., because the product may contain undeclared dark chocolate peanuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergi

LANCASTER, Ohio (June 12, 2026) — Fry Pie Factory has issued a voluntary recall of its 5 ounce Pepperoni Rolls due to misbranding involving undeclared milk, a known allergen, and a process deviation related to refrigeration.

Azuma Foods International Inc., U.S.A. of Hayward, CA is recalling 545 cases of the 3 pack (5.3 oz.) Azuma Foods Brand Tako Wasabi- Seasoned Octopus with Wasabi retail packages, because they may contain undeclared fish. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to fish run the risk of serious

Ballester Hermanos está retirando un número limitado de bolsas de 5.99 OZ (170GR) de PEARL MILLING COMPANY ORIGINAL PANCAKE & WAFFLES (MEZCLA PARA PANQUEQUES Y WAFFLES) COMPLETE debido a la presencia no declarada de leche y soya. Las personas con alergia o sensibilidad grave a la leche y/o la soya c

Ballester Hermanos is recalling a limited number of 5.99OZ (170GR) pouches of PEARL MILLING COMPANY ORIGINAL PANCAKE & WAFFLES (MEZCLA PARA PANQUEQUES Y WAFFLES) COMPLETE due to undeclared milk and soy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk and/or soy run the risk of a serious or

Bazzini, LLC, of Allentown, PA, a co-manufacturer utilized by SkinnyDipped®, is voluntarily recalling a limited number of cases of SkinnyDipped® Dark Chocolate Coconut Almond Bites, out of an abundance of caution, due to the possible presence of undeclared peanut allergen. People who have allergies

PATERSON, N.J. – DE DIOS’S ICE POPS II LLC is voluntarily recalling its 3.7 oz. packages of “paletas” food treats because they may contain undeclared MILK, YELLOW #5, RED #40, PECANS, AND PISTACHIOS. People who have an allergy or

Kettle Cuisine of Lynn, MA is recalling 24oz cups of Whole Foods Market Kitchen Minestrone Soup which may contain undeclared shrimp. People who have allergies to Crustacean Shellfish (Shrimp) run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

Chicago (May 20, 2026) – Hometown Food Company, in cooperation with Element Food Solutions, today initiated a limited, voluntary recall of a single lot code of its Birch Benders 12oz Sweet Potato Pancake Mix because it may contain undeclared egg. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to e

LOS ANGELES, CA — May 12 2026 Fly By Jing is voluntarily recalling certain lots of Fly By Jing Creamy Sesame Noodles (single pack and 4-pack) because the products may have been exposed to cross-contact from peanuts. People who have allergies to peanuts run the risk of a serious or life-threatening a

George J. Howe Co. of Grove City, Pennsylvania is voluntarily recalling 13,619 pounds of Sunflower Seeds because it may contain undeclared tree nut (cashew) allergens. Individuals with an allergy or severe sensitivity to tree nuts are at risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they

5/07/2026-Fresno, CA- The Brownie Baker, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Nouria Banana Nut Muffins that we incorrectly labeled as blueberry muffins, which do not declare the presence of tree nuts (walnuts).

Fayus Inc., doing business as Yusol International Foods (Sacramento, CA) is expanding its recall of OLA-OLA POUNDED YAM to include product sizes 2lbs, 4lbs, 5lbs, and 10lbs due to product labeling omission of an undeclared milk allergen for sodium caseinate, a milk derivative. People who have an all

Taylor Farms de Mexico of Guanajuato, Mexico is voluntarily removing all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico from the U.S. market, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Cyclospora. Most people infected with Cyclospora develop diarrhea, with frequent bowel movements. Other comm

Khong Guan Corporation is recalling specific lots of “Glutinous Rice Balls with Black Sesame Filling” because they may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products

Khong Guan Corporation (Union City, CA) is recalling specific lots of “Glutinous Rice Balls with Black Sesame Filling” and “Black & White Glutinous Rice Balls with Black Sesame Filling” in their recall expansion because they may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensit

Fayus Inc., doing business as Yusol International Foods (Sacramento, CA) is voluntarily recalling OLA-OLA POUNDED YAM because the product may contain undeclared milk in the form of sodium caseinate, which is not declared on the label.

July 3, 2026 – Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A., San Carlos, Chile is recalling frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries 10 oz. Because it may be contaminated with Escherichia coli O145:H28 (E. coli O145).

FRANKLIN, Tenn., (July 2, 2026): Mars Petcare US, Inc. is issuing a voluntary recall for two lots of PEDIGREE® Can High Protein Chopped Chicken & Duck Flavor 13.2oz for dogs.

Gellert Global Group of Elizabeth, NJ is recalling 8.1 oz packages of ALDI Brand Fusia Asian Inspirations Kimchi & Tofu Kimbap because they may contain undeclared fish (tuna). People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to fish run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if t

July 01, 2026 EUNHA FISHERIES CO., LTD., Busan, Republic of Korea, is recalling certain Sliced Korean Halibut and Flounder Sashimi products because the accompanying soy sauce and vinegar red pepper paste packets contain wheat, soy, and sesame that were not declared in English on the individual condi

June 26, 2026, – La Ceiba Foods Latin Market Inc. is conducting a recall of Requesón Salvadoreño (Salvadoran Cottage Cheese) and Requesón Mexicano (Mexican Cottage Cheese) products marketed under the La Colonia and Selectos Latinos brands, due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. L

Total Nutrition Inc. of Deer Park, NY is voluntarily recalling TNVitamins 100% Organic Moringa 1,200 mg Capsules and 100% Organic Moringa Powder following a supplier-initiated recall of the raw Organic Moringa ingredient because of possible Salmonella exposure. No illnesses have been reported to dat

Revival Animal Health of Orange City, IA is recalling Breeder’s Edge® Foster Care® Canine, Shelter’s Choice® Canine Milk Replacers, and is expanding the current recall to include the Breeder’s Edge® Foster Care® GM (goat milk) products due to variable levels of Vitamin D resulting in either low or e

June 25, 2026, Lehi Valley Trading Company of Mesa, AZ, is recalling 624 units of its 15 ounce packages of High Valley Orchard Chocolate Covered Raisins because they contain undeclared peanuts. People who have allergies to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they

Bear Stewart LLC of Chicago, IL is voluntarily recalling a single lot of Bakr Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk Ready To Bake Cookie Dough pouches because it may contain undeclared soy. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction i

CHICAGO, June 18, 2026 – MORNINGSTAR FARMS is voluntarily recalling two varieties of products in the U.S., Puerto Rico and Costa Rica because of possible plastic pieces in the food. Recalled varieties are: MORNINGSTAR FARMS Buffalo Chik’n Nuggets (10.5 oz) and MORNINGSTAR FARMS Hot & Spicy Sausage

June 18, 2026 - Clover Hill Dairy of Mechanicsville, Maryland is expanding their recall to include all Clover Hill Dairy brand cheese because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, f

Western Mixers Produce & Nuts, Inc., Ontario, California is recalling: First Street brand, Dark Chocolate Raisins, 9 oz., because the product may contain undeclared dark chocolate peanuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergi

Nara Organics of New York, NY, is voluntarily recalling all lots of Nara Organics Powdered Infant Formula currently on the market out of an abundance of caution due to the potential risk of Clostridium botulinum contamination.
Infant botulism is a rare but potentially fatal illness that presents a s

LANCASTER, Ohio (June 12, 2026) — Fry Pie Factory has issued a voluntary recall of its 5 ounce Pepperoni Rolls due to misbranding involving undeclared milk, a known allergen, and a process deviation related to refrigeration.

Total Nutrition Inc. of Deer Park, NY is voluntarily expanding its recall of TNVitamins and Doctor's Pride Ultra Potent Complete Green Superfood Moringa Capsules due to the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. This expansion follows an ongoing supply chain investigation that identified addi

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Lipfendra (enlicitide), the first oral inhibitor of proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9), as an adjunct to diet and exercise to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), or “bad” cholesterol, in adults with hypercholesterolemi

The FDA today issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Ivermectin Liquid for Horses (ivermectin oral solution) for the short-term prevention of New World screwworm (NWS) infestations (myiasis) in horses when administered within 24 hours of birth or at the time of initial wound care.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued a proposed rule that, if finalized, would create a streamlined registration pathway for distributed manufacturing establishments that operate as a single establishment using a “hub-and-spoke” model.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued a supplemental approval for Casgevy (exagamglogene autotemcel) for patients aged 2 years and older with either sickle cell disease (SCD) with recurrent vaso-occlusive crises (VOCs) or transfusion-dependent β thalassemia (TDT).

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved TREGZI, the first regulatory T (Treg) cell-based immunotherapy for improving chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD)-free survival in adult patients with blood cancers undergoing allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT).

FDA announces the selection of seven companies to participate in the FDA PreCheck Pilot Program, a new initiative designed to boost American global competitiveness, strengthen domestic drug manufacturing, and improve the resilience of the U.S. drug supply chain.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued a proposed rule that, if finalized, would help protect the public health of Americans, including youth, by strengthening the agency’s ability to efficiently identify illegal foreign tobacco products — including youth-appealing e-cigarettes — and con

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first generic of Xofluza (baloxavir marboxil) tablets, the first single-dose treatment for acute uncomplicated influenza and prophylaxis in patients 5 years of age and older.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today approved another over-the-counter (OTC) intranasal naloxone product, Rextovy, a 4 milligram (mg) naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray for the emergency treatment of opioid overdose.

On June 12, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated approval to Tzield (teplizumab) for a new indication, to delay the decline of insulin production in pediatric patients ages 8 through 17 years who have been recently diagnosed with Stage 3 type 1 diabetes (T1D).

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today cleared for marketing the first over-the-counter (OTC) continuous glucose monitor (CGM) for children, Dexcom Inc.’s Stelo Glucose Biosensor System, an integrated CGM (iCGM) indicated for people two years of age and older who do not use insulin.

FDA today issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for generic Nitenpyram Tablets (nitenpyram) for the treatment of New World screwworm (NWS) infestations (myiasis) in dogs, puppies, cats, and kittens that weigh at least two pounds and are at least four weeks old.

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration added bemotrizinol to the list of permitted sunscreen active ingredients, marking a significant milestone in the agency's efforts to advance sunscreen innovation.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today issued draft guidance to help developers bring promising gene therapies to patients more efficiently by making greater use of existing scientific and regulatory knowledge.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued a draft guidance to reduce unnecessary animal testing in nonclinical safety assessments for certain cancer drugs.

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Hepcludex (bulevirtide-gmod) injection to treat chronic hepatitis delta virus (HDV) infection in adults without cirrhosis (advanced liver scarring) or with compensated cirrhosis.

FDA Warns Retailers Selling Illegal Tobacco Products That Look Like Everyday Products

FDA continues to implement its bold food agenda, with two decisive actions focused on food chemical safety.

FDA announced it is soliciting input on efforts with respect to drug repurposing to help address unmet medical needs across a range of diseases and conditions.

FDA issued an approval for Bizengri (zenocutuzumab-zbco), a drug that treats NRG1 fusion-positive cholangiocarcinoma, an ultra-rare, aggressive cancer that forms in the bile ducts.