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• CONSUMER FIRST ALERT: Use gel pens to write checks - WSAW

  30-04-2023 13:00 via news.google.com
  
  CONSUMER FIRST ALERT: Use gel pens to write checks  WSAW
  
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• The Facts on Tampons and Tampon Safety

  15-09-2026 14:00 via fda.gov
  
  Learn what FDA oversight of tampons means for you and how to use them safely.
  
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• Braces Have Changed: What to Know about Traditional Braces and Clear Aligner Options

  09-09-2026 14:48 via fda.gov
  
  Braces have evolved and now alternatives in both look and materials are available. Here are some answers to common questions about braces.
  
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• Colored and Decorative Contact Lenses: A Prescription Is A Must

  31-08-2026 17:28 via fda.gov
  
  Decorative contact lenses, also called colored or costume contact lenses, are not cosmetics or over-the-counter merchandise. They are medical devices regulated by the FDA, and you need a prescription to avoid eye injury. Before buying these lenses, here's what to know.
  
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• Preventing Accidental Apoquel Chewable Overdoses

  02-07-2026 15:29 via fda.gov
  
  The FDA has received an increasing number of reports of pets accidentally overdosing on Apoquel Chewable (oclacitinib chewable tablets), a flavored chewable medicine approved only for dogs.
  
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• Is It Really 'FDA Approved'?

  04-05-2026 15:13 via fda.gov
  The FDA is responsible for protecting public health by regulating human drugs and biological products, animal drugs, medical devices, tobacco products, food (including animal food), cosmetics, and electronic products that emit radiation.
  
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• Hormone Replacement Therapies Can Help Women with Bothersome Menopausal Symptoms

  13-02-2026 15:21 via fda.gov
  The effects of menopause can make a woman’s daily life much harder, and therapies approved by the FDA can help. But too many women might not use these treatments to lessen their menopause symptoms because of the risks associated with these drugs described in the drug labels’ boxed warnings.
  
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• Properly Store Nicotine Pouches to Prevent Accidental Exposure to Children and Pets

  02-09-2025 16:46 via fda.gov
  Nicotine pouches can be dangerous to children if they use, touch, chew on, or eat them. These small fiber pouches, which contain nicotine that is chemically synthesized or derived from the tobacco leaf, can cause nicotine poisoning. Keep these products away from kids.
  
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• Products Containing 7-OH Can Cause Serious Harm

  21-08-2025 14:26 via fda.gov
  The FDA recommends that consumers avoid 7-OH products, including foods, dietary supplements and those claiming to treat an ailment or disorder. 7-OH is not approved as a drug by the FDA.
  
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• Understanding FDA Terms for Possible New Therapies to Prevent and Treat Diseases

  14-08-2025 15:08 via fda.gov
  The FDA is responsible for protecting public health by ensuring the safety and effectiveness of drugs, biologics and medical devices. Sometimes, the FDA allows the emergency use of medical products not yet approved. Here’s what some of those terms used to describe potential treatments mean.
  
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• Pulse Oximeter Basics

  26-03-2025 16:36 via fda.gov
  
  A pulse oximeter, or pulse ox, is a device that estimates the amount of oxygen in the blood. Here’s what to know before using one.
  
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• Beware of Ultraviolet Wands That Give Off Unsafe Levels of UV Radiation

  10-03-2025 16:16 via fda.gov
  
  Certain UV wands may cause injuries within seconds and alternative disinfection methods should be used. The FDA issued a safety communication alerting consumers about these products.
  
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• Avoid Queso Fresco-Type Cheeses if You're in High-Risk Groups

  15-01-2025 16:19 via fda.gov
  
  The FDA recommends pregnant people, adults over age 65, and people with weakened immune systems avoid queso-fresco type cheeses to help prevent serious illness.
  
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• Animal Welfare, Testing and Research of FDA-Regulated Products

  14-01-2025 18:52 via fda.gov
  
  FDA-regulated medical and veterinary products save lives. Products undergo different types of testing, including animal testing, to determine their safety and effectiveness. The FDA encourages and accepts scientifically valid alternatives to animal testing.
  
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• Create and Keep a Medication List for Your Health

  08-01-2025 15:09 via fda.gov
  
  Keeping track of when, how and why you use medications is important for your health and safety. A medication list helps you track all the prescription medications, over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, vitamins and supplements that you take. The list can be a lifesaver, especially during an emergency.
  
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• Know When and How to Use Antibiotics, and When to Skip Them

  18-11-2024 15:01 via fda.gov
  
  Antibiotics are powerful medications that save countless lives every day. But they’re not the answer for every illness. Antibiotics treat only some infections caused by bacteria – and none caused by viruses. Learn to safely use antibiotics to get well and combat antimicrobial resistance.
  
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• FDA’s Critical Role in Ensuring Safe and Effective Flu Vaccines

  23-10-2024 14:53 via fda.gov
  
  The flu vaccine you get is the year-round work of highly skilled microbiologists, epidemiologists, physicians and other public health experts. Sound complicated? It is. The FDA and HHS are working on developing new and better technologies for producing flu vaccines.
  
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• New MyMercy+ App Provides a More Streamlined Consumer Experience - Mercy

  08-10-2024 15:54 via news.google.com
  New MyMercy+ App Provides a More Streamlined Consumer Experience  Mercy
  
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• Consumer Reports: Free Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm Ratings - WVVA

  08-10-2024 15:40 via news.google.com
  Consumer Reports: Free Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm Ratings  WVVA
  
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• Consumer Reports: Worst auto insurance companies of 2024 - NU PropertyCasualty360

  08-10-2024 15:19 via news.google.com
  Consumer Reports: Worst auto insurance companies of 2024  NU PropertyCasualty360
  
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• Brazil consumer prices seen higher in Sept as drought bites: Reuters poll - MSN

  08-10-2024 15:19 via news.google.com
  Brazil consumer prices seen higher in Sept as drought bites: Reuters poll  MSN
  
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• Consumer Drones Market to Reach USD 15.78 Billion by 2032, - GlobeNewswire

  08-10-2024 15:04 via news.google.com
  Consumer Drones Market to Reach USD 15.78 Billion by 2032,  GlobeNewswire
  
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• Strategic Alignment at the 2024 Sales & Marketing Summit - Consumer Goods Technology

  08-10-2024 15:00 via news.google.com
  Strategic Alignment at the 2024 Sales & Marketing Summit  Consumer Goods Technology
  
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• Exploring Reloadable Cards: Tailored Options for Every Consumer - PaymentsJournal

  08-10-2024 15:00 via news.google.com
  Exploring Reloadable Cards: Tailored Options for Every Consumer  PaymentsJournal
  
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• Celluma Light Therapy Receives Prestigious Consumer Technology Innovation Award at the Octane 2024 High Tech Awards - Longview News-Journal

  08-10-2024 14:48 via news.google.com
  Celluma Light Therapy Receives Prestigious Consumer Technology Innovation Award at the Octane 2024 High Tech Awards  Longview News-Journal
  
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• Brazil consumer prices seen higher in Sept as drought bites - Reuters Canada

  08-10-2024 14:46 via news.google.com
  Brazil consumer prices seen higher in Sept as drought bites  Reuters Canada
  
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• Amid Google antitrust case, adtech has a perfect context to rebuild consumer trust - The Drum

  08-10-2024 14:32 via news.google.com
  Amid Google antitrust case, adtech has a perfect context to rebuild consumer trust  The Drum
  
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• How AI Enforces Consumer and Business Safety - AI Business

  08-10-2024 14:03 via news.google.com
  How AI Enforces Consumer and Business Safety  AI Business
  
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• Consumer Alert: Get great deals on quality products during retailers’ October sales - News10NBC

  08-10-2024 14:01 via news.google.com
  Consumer Alert: Get great deals on quality products during retailers’ October sales  News10NBC
  
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• Prestige Consumer Healthcare to Release Fiscal 2025 Second Quarter Earnings Results - Yahoo Finance

  08-10-2024 14:00 via news.google.com
  Prestige Consumer Healthcare to Release Fiscal 2025 Second Quarter Earnings Results  Yahoo Finance
  
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