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FDA Removes Autism Treatment Warnings
18 Feb
Summary
- FDA removed a webpage warning about dangerous autism treatments.
- HHS stated the page was retired during a routine website cleanup.
- Experts warn that removing these warnings puts vulnerable individuals at risk.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has removed a page from its website that previously cautioned individuals about hazardous products and therapies falsely claiming to treat autism. These included treatments such as raw camel's milk, chelation, and chlorine dioxide, which carry significant health risks.
A spokesperson for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which oversees the FDA, explained that the webpage was retired as part of a routine content cleanup. However, advocates emphasize the continued necessity of such warnings, as dangerous, unproven treatments still endanger vulnerable individuals.
The retired page specifically cautioned against 'miracle mineral supplement,' a toxic chlorine dioxide solution, raw camel's milk due to foodborne illness risks, and chelation therapies, which are not approved autism treatments and require professional supervision.
This removal occurs amid ongoing discussions about autism information, with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. previously promoting unproven theories. While the FDA maintains a general health fraud scams webpage, it currently lacks specific warnings for autism treatments.
