Buying Medicine - Help Protect Yourself Against Tampering
U.S. nonprescription, over-the-counter (OTC) medicines are among the most safely packaged consumer products in the world. Most by law are
sealed in tamper evident packaging for your protection. But m... Details >
Federal Citizen Information Center, U.S. General Services Administration |
Buying Medicines and Medical Products Online
Useful, easy-to-understand information about buying prescription drugs and medical products online. This Web site includes information on how to protect yourself from dangerous online practices involv... Details >
U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Buying Prescription Medicines Online: A Consumer Safety Guide
The Internet is rapidly changing the way we live, including how we work and shop. The growth of the Internet in recent years has enabled many consumers to purchase medicines online. There are online p... Details >
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning with Camping Equipment
Each year there are about 30 deaths and 450 injuries because of carbon monoxide poisoning from the use of portable camping heaters, lanterns, or stoves inside tents, campers, and vehicles. Follow thes... Details >
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
Consumer Product Safety Commission Kids Page
This kids' page features brainteasers and tips on home safety, product safety, and bicycle safety.... Details >
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
Consumer Product Safety Commission Publications
Also available in: Spanish
View and order CPSC publications on a wide variety of consumer safety issues.... Details >
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
CPSC Hotline Brochure
Also available in: Spanish
You can call our toll-free hotline to report an unsafe product, report a product-related injury, find out whether a product has been recalled,
learn how to return a recalled product or arrange for i... Details >
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
CPSC Says Deadly Products Are Still In Use Despite Warnings and Recalls; Agency Releases Most Hazardous List and Urges Home Inspections
Also available in: Spanish
Despite recall notices and warnings, consumers continue to use products that have the potential to seriously injure or kill, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The CPSC t... Details >
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
Dietary Supplements: Adverse Event Reporting
Consumers are instructed how to call or write the FDA to report an adverse event or illness they believe to be related to the use of a dietary supplement.... Details >
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Dietary Supplements: More is Not Always Better 
Depending on the supplement, your age, and your health, taking more than the recommended 100% DV (daily value) could be harmful to your health. This document provides a general introduction to dietary... Details >
National Institute on Aging Information Center |
Enforcement Report Index - FDA
This internet index links to enforcement reports by release dates from 1990 to the present.... Details >
U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
File a Complaint - U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
This page connects to a form available to submit vehicle and equipment problems to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration electronically. Complaints can also be filed by phone.... Details >
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation |
Fire-Related Consumer Product Recalls and Advisories
An index of alerts and advisories related to consumer products that have been recalled as fire hazards. Products include household products, toys, clothing and appliances.... Details >
United States Fire Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency |
FoodSafety.gov: Consumer Advice
From this web site you can link to government agencies for a variety of food safety information and advice for specific food products; disaster relief; persons with immune diseases; and special age a... Details >
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Halloween Special for Kids and Parents: Novelty Makeup
Painting your face can be a big part of the fun on Halloween and lots of other special occasions. Most of the time people do this without a problem, but not always. Here are some pointers on novelty m... Details >
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Household Products Database
What's under your kitchen sink, in your garage, in your bathroom, and on the shelves in your laundry room? Do these household products pose a potential health risk to you and your family? Find out wha... Details >
National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health |
How to Report Problems With Products Regulated by FDA
Consumers are urged to report defective and problematic products to the Food and Drug Administration. The evaluation procedures for foods, drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, and veterinary drugs are d... Details >
U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Importation of Pets, Other Animals, and Animal Products into the United States
This page describes the requirements for the importation of the most common pets. CDC regulations govern the importation of dogs, cats, turtles, monkeys, other animals, and animal products capable of... Details >
Division of Global Migration and Quarantine |
Lead Acetate Used in Hair Dye Products
This consumer health information document discusses the safety of lead acetate used as a color additive in "progressive" hair dye products.... Details >
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Lotions and Potions: The Bottom Line About Multilevel Marketing Plans
This bulletin warns consumers about goods sold only through multilevel marketing (not available in stores) that may be unsafe to use as well as overpriced and have questionable merits. A wide range of... Details >
Federal Trade Commission |
Project Waistline
You've Seen the Claims... Now Get the Facts! Are you one of the estimated 50 million Americans who will go on a diet this year? If so, you may be tempted by advertisements for products promising easy... Details >
Federal Trade Commission |
Recall Database - Office of Defects Investigation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Search this database for motor vehicle recall information. Search topic choices include vehicle make, model and year.... Details >
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation |
Recall Information Center: Food Safety and Inspection Service
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) inspects and regulates meat and poultry products and processed eggs (eggs that have been removed from their s... Details >
Food Safety and Inspection Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture |
Recalls and Product Safety News
Also available in: Spanish
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products. You can find info... Details >
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
Report Unsafe Products
You can fill out a form online and submit it to report any injury or death involving consumer products or unsafe products or give feedback regarding the web site to the Consumer Product Safety Commis... Details >
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |