In addition to having the power to decide when foods and drugs will be allowed to be marketed, the FDA can remove products from the market. An example of the FDA's use of its power to remove products from the market is the:
A) recall of GM trucks from the market
B) removal of certain orange juice from the market
C) removal of high-fat pork products from the market
D) removal of low-SPF tanning products from the market
E) removal of animal-tested cosmetics from the market

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The FDA has the power to remove products from the market if they are found to be unsafe or contaminated. In 2012, the FDA announced a recall of certain orange juice products due to the presence of a chemical called carbendazim, which is not allowed in the United States. This is an example of the FDA using its power to remove products from the market.

In Addition to Having the Power to Decide When Foods