Question

Which of these products would be regulated by the FDA? Check all of the boxes that apply.

sofa

ground beef

bicycle helmet

cold medication

microwave oven

Answer 1

[ ] sofa
[ ] ground beef
[ ] bicycle helmet
[x] cold medication
[x] microwave oven

Notes:
- Cold medication = drug → regulated by the FDA.
- Microwave ovens = FDA regulates radiation‑emitting electronic products (including microwaves).
- Ground beef (meat/poultry) is primarily regulated/inspected by USDA (FSIS), not FDA.
- Bicycle helmets and most furniture are regulated by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (and other agencies/standards), not the FDA.