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Number of mandatory adverse event reports from the dietary supplement industry entered into CAERS in the month
Dictionary: FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition Adverse Event Reporting System (CAERS) captures data on adverse events and product complaints reported about food, dietary supplements or cosmetics. These reports come from consumers, health professionals, the industry or others. Information from reports on adverse events experienced by individuals aids FDA in detecting problems with the safety of these products.
Fiscal Year - 2012
| Time | Target | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | N/A | 149 |
| Nov 2011 | N/A | 165 |
| Dec 2011 | N/A | 175 |
| Jan 2012 | N/A | TBD |
| Feb 2012 | N/A | TBD |
| Mar 2012 | N/A | TBD |
| Apr 2012 | N/A | TBD |
| May 2012 | N/A | TBD |
| Jun 2012 | N/A | TBD |
| Jul 2012 | N/A | TBD |
| Aug 2012 | N/A | TBD |
| Sep 2012 | N/A | TBD |
FY 2012 YTD: 489
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