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FDA Warns Five Homeopathic Manufacturers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in May posted warning letters to five companies that produce products labeled as homeopathic. It accused them of significant violations of current good manufacturing practice regulations.

The FDA noted that it has not approved products labeled as homeopathic for any use.

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