The FDA has cautioned against the use of unapproved animal product, Douxo Seborrhea Shampoo (0.1% phytosphingosine) distributed by Sogeval Laboratories, Inc. of Coppell, Texas after recently receiving a report of the death of a woman associated with the use of the product on her dog.
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