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Website of the Week

U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts

"This page includes the most significant product actions of the last 60 days, based on the extent of distribution and the degree of health risk. The recalls on the list are mainly Class I. A record of all recalls (Class I, II, and III) can be found in the FDA Enforcement Report. Definitions of Class I, II, and III recalls." The site offers the choice of receiving recall updates through e-mail or RSS feed. It also includes links to:

Background and Definitions
FDA Recall Policies
Industry Guidance
Patient Safety News

as well as links to rercalls by topic.

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