Layoffs at the FDA, USDA and CDC could erode the U.S. food safety system. Experts aren’t so worried about milk or chicken today; they’re concerned about the future.

In the past, FDA inspectors had been trained to do multiple kinds of inspections, officials said, instead of specializing only in food safety inspections. Steep layoffs at the office's support ...

Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a move to improve transparency and strengthen the safety of chemicals ... and built for long-term impact," the FDA writes in a press ...

“The FDA had 9,500 employees in 2007. Last year it was nearly 19,000. Has the 100% increase in employees increased approval times, innovation, AI, food safety, or agency morale?” Makary asked.

FDA Launches Postmarket Chemical Review Program to Ensure Food Safety By Stephanie Brown HealthDay ... and built for long-term impact," the FDA writes in a press release. "We are prioritizing ...

MONDAY, May 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a move to improve transparency and strengthen the safety ... for long-term impact," the FDA ...

Esteban was the USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety for two years and 29 days. While it is difficult to remain current, FSIS is a $1 billion-plus agency with as many as 10,000 employees ...

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