FDA-regulated products account for about 10% of all imports into the U.S., arriving from more than 300,000 facilities in 150 different countries.
Between 2007 and 2015, it is estimated that imports of FDA-regulated products will triple, corresponding to a 15% growth rate.
Health care professionals and consumers can also report serious problems they suspect are related to certain FDA-regulated products.
The list below provides information gathered from press releases and other public notices about certain recalls of FDA-regulated products.
When problems with FDA-regulated products occur, the agency wants to know about them and has several ways for the public to make reports.
How do I report a problem with an FDA-regulated product?
What safety information is available for FDA-regulated medical products and foods?
When an FDA-regulated product is defective or potentially harmful, removing it from the market may be necessary.
Public members include those who can provide the perspective of users of FDA-regulated products, such as consumers, patients, caregivers and health care providers.
The following resources are related to the use of color additives in FDA-regulated products.