Homeopathic teething tablets linked to 10 deaths

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Ten deaths of children who used homeopathic teething tablets and 400 adverse events associated with the tablets have been reported to the US Food and Drug Administration, the agency said Wednesday.

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The FDA issued a safety alert about the tablets in 2010, and Hyland's issued a recall at that time. After lab testing, the FDA said it found inconsistent amounts of belladonna in the tablets. The agency also had reports of adverse events related to using the products that were consistent with belladonna toxicity.

Can we finally give the FDA the authority to at least regulate the safety of these "medicines"?

See also:
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For other recent Hyland run-ins with the FDA.

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