FDA confirms elevated levels of belladonna in certain homeopathic teething products

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Title: FDA confirms elevated levels of belladonna in certain homeopathic teething products

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For Immediate Release: Jan. 27, 2017
Media Inquiries: Lyndsay Meyer, 240-402-5345, lyndsay.meyer@xxxxxxxxxxx
Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA

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FDA confirms elevated levels of belladonna in certain homeopathic teething products

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that its laboratory analysis found inconsistent amounts of belladonna, a toxic substance, in certain homeopathic teething tablets, sometimes far exceeding the amount claimed on the label. The agency is warning consumers that homeopathic teething tablets containing belladonna pose an unnecessary risk to infants and children and urges consumers not to use these products.

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