FDA Overview

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•FDA safeguards the nation's food supply by making sure that all ingredients used in foods are safe, and that food is free of contaminants -- like disease-causing organisms, chemicals, or other harmful substances.
•The agency must approve new food additives before they can be used in foods.
•FDA also monitors the safety of dietary supplements and the content of infant formulas and medical foods.
* Meat and poultry products, however, are regulated by the USDA.