January 29, 2009. Methylmercury in Fish. In 2005, this Advisory Committee’s Dietary Guidelines Report included information about the risks of methylmercury in fish consumed by pregnant and nursing women and young children.
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Testimony at the FDA Advisory Panel Meeting on Dermal Fillers
November 8, 2008. The FDA’s summary regarding dermal fillers is consistent with articles published in medical journals and calls we have received by patients — some people are having serious, unexpected adverse reactions.
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October 31, 2008. The FDA needs to conduct new studies of a much larger and more representative sample of infant formula containers.
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October 2, 2008. The National Research Center for Women & Families’ position is that cough and cold products for children should not continue to be available OTC because they are generally ineffective and pose unnecessary safety risks to our children.
Read More »Testimony to FDA Science Board on Bisphenol A (BPA) in Food Containers
September 16, 2008. BPA is used in a variety of products including reusable water bottles, baby bottles, and plastic tableware. Epoxy resins made with BPA are used to coat the insides of canned foods and beverages.
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