Reporting problems associated with FDA-regulated products help protect health and safety of all Americans

Reports submitted to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are an important part of the agency's strategy for identifying risks with products after they've reached the market. These reports help FDA protect the health and safety of all Americans—and can ultimately save lives.

Consumers can make a difference by reporting unexpected side effects, product quality problems, or other problems associated with FDA-regulated products, including food and drugs for people and animals, vaccines and other biologics, medical devices, dietary and nutritional supplements, infant formulas, and cosmetics.