FDA confirms elevated levels of belladonna in certain homeopathic teething products

View as webpage  News Release For Immediate Release: Jan. 27, 2017 Media Inquiries: Lyndsay Meyer, 240-402-5345, lyndsay.meyer@fda.hhs.gov Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA FDA confirms elevated levels of belladonna in certain homeopathic teething products The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that its laboratory analysis found inconsistent amounts of belladonna, a toxic substance, in certain homeopathic teething tablets, sometimes far exceeding the amount claimed on the label. The agency is warning consumers that homeopathic teething tablets containing belladonna pose an unnecessary risk to infants and children and urges consumers not to use these products. Read more.  ### The FDA, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, protects the public health by assuring the safety, effectiveness, security of human and veterinary drugs, vaccines and other biological products for human use, and medical devices. The agency is also responsible for the safety and security of our nation's food supply, cosmetics, dietary supplements, products that give off electronic radiation, and for regulating tobacco products. Subscriber Services: Manage Preferences  |  Unsubscribe  |  Help with this service Stay Connected: This email was sent to bsamad2007.adnan@blogger.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) · 10903 New Hampshire Ave · Silver Spring, MD 20993 · 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332)