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When it comes to planning for emergencies, pet owners should consider their pets too. With some simple preparations now, you can make sure your pet will be protected, safe and healthy, during and after any emergency.

Ésta es la estación de los picnics, las parrilladas y otras fiestas al aire libre. Pero comer al aire libre en un clima cálido presenta un reto de inocuidad alimentaria. Las bacterias en los alimentos se multiplican más rápido a temperaturas entre 40°F a 140°F (4.4 a 60°C), de manera que el calor del verano hace que sea especialmente importante tomar medidas básicas de seguridad para los alimentos.

Información para el consumidor sobre la seguridad de medicamentos y alimentos para los niños.

Información para el consumidor sobre la seguridad de medicamentos y alimentos para los niños.

La FDA sabe que algunas brillantinas y colorantes en polvo decorativos no comestibles son promocionados para su uso en alimentos, pero los consumidores deben saber que, de hecho, estos productos pueden contener materiales que no deben ingerirse. He aquí cómo saber si dichos materiales son o no comes

La FDA sabe que algunas brillantinas y colorantes en polvo decorativos no comestibles son promocionados para su uso en alimentos, pero los consumidores deben saber que, de hecho, estos productos pueden contener materiales que no deben ingerirse. He aquí cómo saber si dichos materiales son o no comes

FDA wants you to be aware that some decorative glitters and dusts promoted for use on foods may, in fact, contain materials that should not be eaten.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reminding parents and caregivers not to put babies in sleep positioners. These products, sometimes also called "nests" or "anti-roll" products, can cause suffocation (a struggle to breathe) that can lead to death. Learn how to put a baby safely to sleep and which other products to avoid.

Bacteria in food multiply faster at temperatures between 40°F and 140°F, so summer heat makes the basics of food safety especially important. Here are some easy things you can do to help keep everyone at your table safe from foodborne illness.

Suministro de vacunas contra la influenza

Suministro de vacunas contra la influenza

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.

Smoking cessation products approved or cleared by the FDA are shown to help people quit smoking and can even double your chance of quitting successfully.

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.

Use the agency’s online tool to report problems with tobacco products.

Food and Drug Administration analysts and entomologists investigate product samples and protect consumers from spoiled and contaminated food.

Hidden drugs in honey-based or honey-flavored syrup products may pose a significant health risk. These products, promoted and sold for sexual enhancement, may contain hidden drugs that could harm you.

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can happen to anyone. And these types of injuries, even mild traumatic brain injuries (concussions), contribute to a substantial number of emergency room visits and can result in long term brain injuries and deaths.

If you have questions about vaccines, visit the FDA’s guide for parents and caregivers. It describes the routinely administered vaccines for children and provides answers to commonly asked questions.

Los proveedores de atención médica reportan un aumento en las hospitalizaciones y muertes debido a la ingesta o inhalación de “poppers” de nitrito.