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    • By Garance Burke

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    Associated Press

    Wednesday, October 3, 2012

    • This undated photo released by the Office of Inspector General of Department of Health and Human Services shows a label from a dietary supplement. Federal watchdogs say many dietary supplements marketed to help consumers lose weight or boost their immune systems are illegally labeled and rely on shoddy evidence to support their health claims, according to a new report on government oversight of the $20 billion supplement industry. (AP Photo/Office of Inspector General of Department of Health and Human Services)

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    “Supplements are very, very safe compared to other products,” he said. “Yes, there are companies that cross the line and make specific claims, but that is the enforcement area that FDA focuses on where there is a public health issue.”

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