Media Briefing: FDA Offers Assurance About Food Safety and Supply for People and Animals During COVID-19

** FOR CREDENTIALED MEDIA ONLY **

WHAT:

A media briefing to discuss the American food supply during the pandemic and other food issues from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

WHO:

Frank Yiannas, Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response

WHEN:

Thurs., April 2, at 10:15 a.m., Eastern.

HOW:

Callers in the United States or Canada may call 800-779-1482. International callers will need to dial 630-395-0029. The passcode for all callers is "FDA." A replay will be available beginning one hour after the briefing until April 9, 2020. To listen to the replay, call 866-351-2775. International callers dial 203-369-0049.

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Media Contact: Peter Cassell, 240-402-6537

The FDA, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, protects the public health by assuring the safety, effectiveness, and security of human and veterinary drugs, vaccines and other biological products for human use, and medical devices. The agency also is responsible for the safety and security of our nation's food supply, cosmetics, dietary supplements, products that give off electronic radiation, and for regulating tobacco products.

/PRNewswire -- April 2, 2020/

SOURCE U.S. Food and Drug Administration