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Jackie Speier: The minimal oversight of these products by the FDA poses a significant danger to consumers and is, frankly, an…

On the recordMarch 10, 2009
The minimal oversight of these products by the FDA poses a significant danger to consumers and is, frankly, an embarrassment.
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Jackie Speier
Democratic · California

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Criticizing the lack of FDA regulation on dietary supplements.

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