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Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Job Cuts Spark Food Safety Debate


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Published in Food and Wine on Tuesday, May 6th 2025 at 11:08 GMT by Forbes   Print publication without navigation

  • There's a debate as to whether these layoffs will impact bureaucracy or cut the agency to the bone, potentially exposing our nation's food supply to more safety risks.

The article from Forbes, published on May 6, 2025, discusses the recent job cuts at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and their potential impact on food safety. The FDA has reduced its workforce by 10%, leading to concerns among food safety experts and consumer advocacy groups about the agency's ability to effectively monitor and regulate food products. The cuts primarily affect the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, which is responsible for ensuring the safety of 80% of the U.S. food supply. Critics argue that these reductions could lead to increased risks of foodborne illnesses and contamination, while the FDA maintains that it is streamlining operations to improve efficiency. The debate has sparked calls for increased funding and resources to maintain robust food safety standards.

Read the Full Forbes Article at:
[ https://www.forbes.com/sites/louisbiscotti/2025/05/06/fda-job-cuts-spark-food-safety-debate/ ]

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