FDA

government agency

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is a federal agency responsible for protecting public health by ensuring the safety and efficacy of food, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices. Recently, the FDA was in the news for retracting a statement regarding a positive test for Cyclospora in lettuce from Taylor Farms, clarifying it was a false positive while confirming ongoing investigations into a related outbreak of illness linked to contaminated food products.