March 24, 2025

Dear Colleague, 

The FDA works to safeguard the public against potential health risks, ensures the safety and efficacy of medical products, and the safety of our nation’s food supply and cosmetics. Your partnership, knowledge and engagement in the public health space are appreciated. 

Sincerely,

The Public Engagement Staff
Public Engagement Staff | FDA

Updates

• National Poison Prevention Week, 2025. By the President of the United States of America. A Proclamation
• March 18, 2025 - FDA Roundup
• March 18, 2025 - HHS, FDA Announce Operation Stork Speed to Expand Options for Safe, Reliable, and Nutritious Infant Formula for American Families

MedWatch: The FDA Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program

The FDA’s medical product safety reporting program for health professionals, patients and consumers. MedWatch receives reports from the public and when appropriate, publishes safety alerts for FDA-regulated products. The most recent alerts/recalls are:

• Infusion Pump Software Correction: Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) Issues Correction for BD Alaris Systems Manager and Care Coordination Engine Infusion Adapter Software Due to Risk for Outdated Automated Programming Requests to Load
• Early Alert: Aspiration System Issue from Calyxo
• Implantable Port Recall: Smiths Medical Removes ProPort Plastic Implantable Ports Due to Manufacturing Error that May Cause Separation
• Embolization Device Recall and Correction: Medtronic Removes Unused 027 Compatible Pipeline Vantage Embolization Device with Shield Technology, Updates Use Instructions for 021 Compatible Pipeline Vantage Embolization Devices due to Increased Risk of Incomplete Wall Apposition and Braid Deformation
• Zaarah Herbals Rasayan Churan, Zaarah Herbals Gurmar Powder, Zaarah Herbals Vasaka Powder and Zaarah Herbals Bhringraj Powder by New York Wholesale Group: Recall - Because of Possible Health Risk
• Savage Cat Food Chicken - Large and Small Boxes by Savage Pet: Recall - Because of Possible Bird Flu Health Risk
• Acne Products: Limited Number of Voluntary Recalls Initiated: After FDA Testing Findings Show a Small Number of Products with Elevated Levels of Benzene Contamination

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Webinars and Virtual Workshops

Generic Drugs Forum (GDF) 2025

April 9 - 10, 2025

Day 1: Wed, Apr 9; 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET
Day 2: Thu, Apr 10; 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET

Join us at the annual Generic Drugs Forum, a two-day event designed to facilitate the development and approval of safe, effective, and high-quality generic medicines. This premier event brings together FDA subject matter experts from every aspect of the pre-ANDA and ANDA assessment programs, offering unparalleled insights and guidance. Attendees will gain practical regulatory knowledge to enhance their applications, streamline the assessment process, and reduce cycles.

Interested Parties Meeting: Implementation of the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act and Pediatric Research Equity Act

Date: May 15, 2025; 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET

The purpose of this public meeting is to seek input from interested parties including, patient/parent/caregiver groups, consumer groups, regulated industry, academia, and others. This input will enable FDA to obtain any recommendations or information relevant to the report to Congress that FDA is required to submit concerning pediatrics, including pediatric drug and biologic development and labeling, as outlined in section 508 of the Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA).

View Upcoming FDA Meetings, Conferences and Workshops

Public meetings involving the FDA: Upcoming events, past meetings, meeting materials, and transcripts

About Us

The Public Engagement Staff resides within the Office of the Commissioner and falls under the Office of External Affairs. We aim to build stronger relationships with health professional organizations, patients and patient advocacy organizations, consumer groups, trade associations, think tanks and academia, and other interested parties, in order to better inform our policy making process, identify policy hurdles or misconceptions, and create strategic collaborations. For more information, please contact us at: PublicEngagement@fda.hhs.gov. For patient specific inquiries, please contact us at: Patients Ask FDA.