US FDA Again Stops At Qualified Health Claim For Supplements: Cranberry Reduces UTI Risk

 
• By Malcolm Spicer

FDA intends to exercise enforcement discretion regarding QHCs about the association between reduced risk of recurrent UTI and use of supplements with at least 500 mg cranberry fruit powder and of cranberry juice beverages containing at least 27% cranberry juice.

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Ocean Spray, which markets cranberry beverages, food and supplements, submitted a citizen petition that led FDA to allow QHCs in juices and supplements on reduced risk of recurrent UTI.

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