Deleted Tweets From Scott Gottlieb, R-D.C.

@TheJusticeDept We've also worked to halt the illegal sale of unapproved kratom-containing drug products that have unproven claims about treating opioid addiction/withdrawal https://t.co/vBI5ttie16. Kratom is an opioid analogue that may contribute to the epidemic and puts patients at risk. https://t.co/Z1lgTsGkRZ

@TheJusticeDept Enforcement is also helping us address another emerging addiction issue: the epidemic-rise in youth e-cigarette use. E-cigs contain highly-addictive nicotine, which can rewire teen brains to make them crave more. https://t.co/u9crP5qCAv

@TheJusticeDept Even more concerning: kids using e-cigs are more likely to start using combustible cigarettes -d not all would have otherwise smoked cigarettes. To combat these trends, we’ve moved aggressively to prevent companies from selling and marketing these products to youth.

@TheJusticeDept Last May, #FDA, working with the Federal Trade Commission, issued 17 WLs for e-liquids with false or misleading advertising or labeling https://t.co/T95uvO1dhh. The products were made up to look like kid-friendly juice boxes, candies and cookies. https://t.co/Zj6pvLBNAj

@TheJusticeDept Our consumer protection role is the heart of the #FDA and the bedrock of our mission to protect Americans. I'm proud to have helped our outstanding professional staff advance this mission with the acquisition of new authorities and resources, and my deep admiration for their work https://t.co/mhPgMqS9fd

@TheJusticeDept I’ve cited only a small number of FDA’s robust enforcement actions the past 2 years. Credit for these successes goes to FDA’s dedicated staff in the Office of Regulatory Affairs, Office of Criminal Investigation, Office of Chief Counsel and our product centers’ compliance offices https://t.co/Z0Q2k8nKQc

@TheJusticeDept And from June – September 2018, we issued > 1,300 WLs and civil money penalty complaints to retailers illegally selling e-cigs to minors in brick and mortar stores as well as online, the largest coordinated enforcement action in #FDA history https://t.co/pnJmRbYBW0. https://t.co/VzFZhYeifm

@TheJusticeDept And we ordered a mandatory recall against Triangle Pharmanaturals for refusing to recall food containing powdered kratom after samples tested positive for Salmonella. It was the FDA’s first use of our mandatory food recall authority under FSMA https://t.co/cn40WLHHuq. https://t.co/nf8gDtIibb

@TheJusticeDept Finally, we’ve invoked new Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) authorities against violative food facilities. When listeriosis was found in Working Cow Homemade’s ice cream we suspended their facility registration until they made corrections https://t.co/Yl2LkgELTN.

THREAD: CONSUMER FOOD ALERT: Henry Avocado Corporation is voluntarily recalling California-grown whole avocados due to potential Listeria contamination. Impacted Henry Avocado products are sold in bulk at retail stores in AZ, CA, FL, NH, NC, and WI. https://t.co/Gg0Wg0nIjP 1/4 https://t.co/Wpy2CUBis1

RT @FDASpox: 1/3 RECALL ALERT: CA-grown whole avocadoes sold in bulk at retail stores in AZ, CA, FL, NH, NC, and WI are being re… https://t.co/q5IJvbRbUS

#FDA is looking into the issue and will continue to update as new information becomes available.

Henry Avocado has taken steps to voluntarily recall these products, contacted all impacted customers and is working with retailers to remove products from stores. If you believe you have recalled avocados, don’t eat them and dispose or return to the store. 3/4

There are no reported illnesses associated with this avocado recall. However, consumers who believe they’re consumed recalled product and have listeria symptoms (fever, muscle aches, and nausea or diarrhea), should contact a health care professional https://t.co/k0CiRdGrOX 2/4

I didn’t call for more regulation of EHRs. I called for a tailored approach that’s suited to EHRs so regulation doesn’t serve as an artificial barrier to innovations that give EHRs more functionality. Right now EHR providers don’t embed apps for fear of becoming a medical device.

RT @SGottliebFDA: Many companies making/selling FDA-regulated products comply with #FDA rules to protect the public. But some firms w… https://t.co/C3omlPkneF

RT @FrankYiannasFDA: Consumers/retailers can identify recalled non-organic avocados by looking for a “Bravocado” sticker. Organic, recal… https://t.co/WDrg95EzRf

RT @FDAOncology: Registration is open for #FDAOncology - @ASCO Clinical Outcome Assessments in Cancer Clinical Trials Workshop, July… https://t.co/eFw4H8XzLQ

RT @SGottliebFDA: THREAD: CONSUMER FOOD ALERT: Henry Avocado Corporation is voluntarily recalling California-grown whole avocados due… https://t.co/yJas0p0ros

RT @US_FDA: Looking to eat healthier when eating out? Calorie information can help you decide if you might want to share with a… https://t.co/esC95t1izh

@TheJusticeDept We've also worked to halt the illegal sale of unapproved kratom-containing drug products that have unproven claims about treating opioid addiction/withdrawal https://t.co/vBI5ttie16. Kratom is an opioid analogue that may contribute to the epidemic and puts patients at risk. https://t.co/Z1lgTsGkRZ

@TheJusticeDept Enforcement is also helping us address another emerging addiction issue: the epidemic-rise in youth e-cigarette use. E-cigs contain highly-addictive nicotine, which can rewire teen brains to make them crave more. https://t.co/u9crP5qCAv

@TheJusticeDept Even more concerning: kids using e-cigs are more likely to start using combustible cigarettes -d not all would have otherwise smoked cigarettes. To combat these trends, we’ve moved aggressively to prevent companies from selling and marketing these products to youth.

@TheJusticeDept Last May, #FDA, working with the Federal Trade Commission, issued 17 WLs for e-liquids with false or misleading advertising or labeling https://t.co/T95uvO1dhh. The products were made up to look like kid-friendly juice boxes, candies and cookies. https://t.co/Zj6pvLBNAj

@TheJusticeDept Our consumer protection role is the heart of the #FDA and the bedrock of our mission to protect Americans. I'm proud to have helped our outstanding professional staff advance this mission with the acquisition of new authorities and resources, and my deep admiration for their work https://t.co/mhPgMqS9fd

@TheJusticeDept I’ve cited only a small number of FDA’s robust enforcement actions the past 2 years. Credit for these successes goes to FDA’s dedicated staff in the Office of Regulatory Affairs, Office of Criminal Investigation, Office of Chief Counsel and our product centers’ compliance offices https://t.co/Z0Q2k8nKQc

@TheJusticeDept And from June – September 2018, we issued > 1,300 WLs and civil money penalty complaints to retailers illegally selling e-cigs to minors in brick and mortar stores as well as online, the largest coordinated enforcement action in #FDA history https://t.co/pnJmRbYBW0. https://t.co/VzFZhYeifm

@TheJusticeDept And we ordered a mandatory recall against Triangle Pharmanaturals for refusing to recall food containing powdered kratom after samples tested positive for Salmonella. It was the FDA’s first use of our mandatory food recall authority under FSMA https://t.co/cn40WLHHuq. https://t.co/nf8gDtIibb

@TheJusticeDept Finally, we’ve invoked new Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) authorities against violative food facilities. When listeriosis was found in Working Cow Homemade’s ice cream we suspended their facility registration until they made corrections https://t.co/Yl2LkgELTN.

THREAD: CONSUMER FOOD ALERT: Henry Avocado Corporation is voluntarily recalling California-grown whole avocados due to potential Listeria contamination. Impacted Henry Avocado products are sold in bulk at retail stores in AZ, CA, FL, NH, NC, and WI. https://t.co/Gg0Wg0nIjP 1/4 https://t.co/Wpy2CUBis1

RT @FDASpox: 1/3 RECALL ALERT: CA-grown whole avocadoes sold in bulk at retail stores in AZ, CA, FL, NH, NC, and WI are being re… https://t.co/q5IJvbRbUS

#FDA is looking into the issue and will continue to update as new information becomes available.

Henry Avocado has taken steps to voluntarily recall these products, contacted all impacted customers and is working with retailers to remove products from stores. If you believe you have recalled avocados, don’t eat them and dispose or return to the store. 3/4

There are no reported illnesses associated with this avocado recall. However, consumers who believe they’re consumed recalled product and have listeria symptoms (fever, muscle aches, and nausea or diarrhea), should contact a health care professional https://t.co/k0CiRdGrOX 2/4

I didn’t call for more regulation of EHRs. I called for a tailored approach that’s suited to EHRs so regulation doesn’t serve as an artificial barrier to innovations that give EHRs more functionality. Right now EHR providers don’t embed apps for fear of becoming a medical device.

RT @SGottliebFDA: Many companies making/selling FDA-regulated products comply with #FDA rules to protect the public. But some firms w… https://t.co/C3omlPkneF

RT @FrankYiannasFDA: Consumers/retailers can identify recalled non-organic avocados by looking for a “Bravocado” sticker. Organic, recal… https://t.co/WDrg95EzRf

RT @FDAOncology: Registration is open for #FDAOncology - @ASCO Clinical Outcome Assessments in Cancer Clinical Trials Workshop, July… https://t.co/eFw4H8XzLQ

RT @SGottliebFDA: THREAD: CONSUMER FOOD ALERT: Henry Avocado Corporation is voluntarily recalling California-grown whole avocados due… https://t.co/yJas0p0ros

RT @US_FDA: Looking to eat healthier when eating out? Calorie information can help you decide if you might want to share with a… https://t.co/esC95t1izh