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Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA)

The main law that governs the safety of food, drugs, medical devices, and cosmetics in the United States.

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)

Basic rules and procedures that manufacturers must follow to ensure their products are consistently safe, pure, and effective.

Pathogen

A type of germ, like bacteria or viruses, that can cause disease, especially in infants.

Microorganism

A tiny living thing, such as bacteria, yeast, or mold, some of which can be harmful.

Clostridium botulinum

A type of bacteria that produces a toxin causing botulism, a serious illness, especially dangerous for infants.

Official Action Indicated (OAI)

A classification given by the FDA after an inspection, meaning that serious problems were found that require the company to take significant corrective actions.

Zone 2 (infant formula manufacturing facility)

Areas in a factory next to where infant formula might be exposed during making, but not directly touching the food.