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an agency responsible for protecting public health by regulating food, drugs, medical devices, and other related products
- The FDA ensures that medicines are safe and effective before they are sold.
- Restaurants must comply with FDA guidelines to ensure food safety.
- The FDA approved the new vaccine after extensive testing.
- New medical devices must meet FDA standards before they can be sold in the U.S.
- After a series of reports, the FDA started investigating potential risks of a popular drug.