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	Front-of-Package Labeling Initiative Warning Letters
	Alcoholic Beverages
	During the press call on November 13, 2009 FDA provided 3 examples of alcoholic beverages to which caffeine is added. FDA has posted the letters associated with these products on its web site. The inclusion of these examples is not intended to suggest that these products differ in significance from the other beverages identified in the nearly 30 letters FDA has sent to manufacturers as part of its efforts on this issue.
	Caffeinated Alcoholic Beverages Sample Letter #1 -November 13, 2009
	Caffeinated Alcoholic Beverages Sample Letter #2 -November 13, 2009
	Caffeinated Alcoholic Beverages Sample Letter #3 -November 13, 2009
	Questions and Answers: BOOST Kid Essentials Nutritionally Complete Drink (December 3, 2009)
	List of Firms Receiving Warning Letters for Marketing Unproven Dietary Supplements for Diabetes with Illegal Drug Claims (October 19, 2006)
	List of Firms Receiving Warning Letters Regarding Cherry and other Fruit-Based Products with Disease Claims in Labeling (October 17, 2005)
	List of Distributors and Manufacturers Receiving Warning or Advisory Letters for Unsubstantiated Weight Loss Claims (November 4, 2004)
	List of Distributors Receiving Warning Letters for Weight Loss Products (April 1, 2004)
	Questions and Answers: Androstenedione - *HHS crackdown on companies that manufacture, market and distribute products containing androstenedione* (March 11, 2004)
	Companies Marketing Ephedra Dietary Supplements that Received FDA's Letter (December 30, 2003)

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