FDA Inspections Plummet as Cyclospora Outbreak Exposes Gaps
#FDACuts #FoodSafetyFDA foreign food inspections fell 35% since 2019 amid staffing cuts, delaying response to the Cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms lettuce. Reduced oversight and slow audits risk consumer safety, experts warn. read more
FDA Layoffs Raise Concerns Over Safety and Oversight Implications
#TrumpAdministration #FDACutsThe Trump administration cut FDA positions over the weekend, affecting employees reviewing food, medical devices, and tobacco products. These cuts add to a larger plan to reduce federal workforce size, causing concern about the agency's ability to recruit and retain talent. read more