VOL. 33   NO. 5SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 1999

Features

Campylobacter: Low-Profile Bug Is Food Poisoning Leader
Though not exactly a household word, Campylobacter causes millions of cases of food-borne illness every year. FDA is working to stem widespread contamination in poultry and increasing resistance to antibiotics.

Keeping Food Safety Surveys Honest
Telephone surveys can give researchers valuable insights into consumer food habits. But how reliable are these data? FDA is putting consumers in front of the camera to find out.

When Machines Do the Breathing
Like the iron lungs of the past, ventilators take over for the lungs in seriously ill or injured patients. But, unlike the past, today's devices are much smaller and many can be used in the home.

Crohn's Disease: New Drug May Help When Others Fail
A new drug can reduce the symptoms of this incurable and debilitating intestinal inflammation.

Taking Time to Use Medicines Wisely
Amid busy schedules, women may sometimes cut corners when taking medications, causing potential hazards. FDA's Take Time To Care program urges women to slow down and focus on their own health.

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Investigators' Reports

Selected cases illustrating regulatory and administrative actions--such as inspections, recalls, seizures, and court proceedings--by FDA's regional and district offices across the country

Summaries of Court Actions

Cases involving seizure, criminal and injunction proceedings.

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