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US FDA aims to remove fluoride supplements for children from market
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Tuesday it is starting a process to remove fluoride supplements for children from the market, the latest federal action against the tooth-strengthening ...
Never approved children’s fluoride recalled by FDA but dentists push back
An ingestible fluoride prescription drug product for children was pulled from the market on Tuesday after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it was never approved. The products are known as ...
FDA moves to take fluoride supplements for children off the market
Fluoride – a naturally occurring mineral found in water, soil, air and various foods – helps prevent dental cavities and ...
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FDA moves to take fluoride supplements for children off the market
and there is no scientific evidence that fluoride at low levels affects gut microbiota," American Dental Hygienists' Association President Erin Haley-Hitz said in a statement following the FDA's ...
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FDA takes first step to remove fluoride tablets and drops for children from the market
The agency says ingestible fluoride is linked to various adverse health effects, but dental groups say it is 'essential' for ...
FDA pulls these fluoride supplements for kids from the market
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the removal of prescribed fluoride supplements for children from the market. The goal is to gradually phase out oral ...