Recalls that leave what the FDA identifies as potentially dangerous products in the marketplace can raise the question: Do they do enough to protect the public?


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2024-08-21 14:46:53">August 21, 2024 at 2:46 p.m.</time>

Recalls that leave what the FDA identifies as potentially dangerous products in the marketplace can raise the question: Do they do enough to protect the public?{ai:summary}<p>The FDA's recalls may seem like a safety net, but lingering questionable products on the shelves suggest a tightrope walk between commerce and consumer protection. Are they truly watching our backs, or just playing the numbers game?</p><p>A shadow of doubt looms over their efficacy, raising eyebrows and questions about public trust. #society</p>

The FDA calls them ‘recalls,’ yet the targeted medical devices often remain in use

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