The federal agency that governs the safety of consumer products depends on the type of products involved. While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates many products, the U.S. Department of Agriculture also has jurisdiction over some types of products, such as dairy or meat items. Finally, the Consumer Product Safety Commission also plays a role in regulating non-food consumer products such as toys, cribs, and heaters, among many others. If you believe that you have been injured by a product, you can contact the appropriate federal agency and request that they investigate the product and potentially resulting injuries. Despite the outcome of any such investigation, you always have the right to consult an attorney experienced in product liability matters in order to file a product lawsuit against the manufacturer of the product in question. As a result of such a lawsuit, you may be eligible to recover damages for your injuries caused by the product, depending on the facts of your situation.