FDA NEWS

FDA 101: Biological Products
Basic facts about biologics, products that replicate natural biologic substances such as enzymes, antibodies, or hormones in our bodies.

FDA Food Protection Plan Shows Significant Progress
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Protection Plan Progress Report, released today in conjunction with the Interagency Working Group on Import Safety Action Plan Update, shows significant areas of activity to further improve the safety of America�s food supply since unveiling its Food Protection Plan in November 2007.

Beware of Bug Bites and Stings
Ticks, mosquitoes, and bees--here are tips for preventing and treating bug bites and stings.

FDA Warns Consumers in New Mexico and Texas Not to Eat Certain Types of Raw Red Tomatoes
The Food and Drug Administration is alerting consumers in New Mexico and Texas that a salmonellosis outbreak appears to be linked to consumption of certain types of raw red tomatoes and products containing raw red tomatoes. The bacteria causing the illnesses are Salmonella serotype Saintpaul, an uncommon type of Salmonella.

Red Tomato Warning Expanded Nationwide
The Food and Drug Administration is expanding its warning to consumers nationwide that a salmonellosis outbreak has been linked to consumption of certain raw red plum, red Roma, and red round tomatoes, and products containing these tomatoes.

FDA, European Medicines Agency to Consider Additional Test Results When Assessing New Drug Safety
In the first use of a framework allowing submission of a single application to the two agencies, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Association (EMEA) worked together to allow drug companies to submit the results of seven new tests that evaluate kidney damage during animal studies of new drugs. The tests measure the levels of seven key proteins or "biomarkers" found in urine that can provide additional information about drug-induced damage to kidney cells, also known as renal toxicity.