Federal agencies last month stopped over 500 unapproved pharmaceutical products and medical devices, including opioid and other controlled substances, from entering the U.S. from India, the Food and Drug Administration reported Friday. Conducted in collaboration with India, the operation targeted packages entering the U.S. through International Mail Facilities in New York and Chicago.

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