As Foodborne Illnesses Sicken Tens of Millions Each Year, FDA Falls Behind on Mandated Inspections - Modern Farmer

The FDA has not performed legally required food safety inspections since 2018, highlighting critical deficiencies in the U.S. food safety system overseen by multiple agencies.

The extensive mismanagement by agencies like the USDA and FDA has resulted in significant public health concerns, as roughly one in six Americans suffer from foodborne illnesses.

The FDA acknowledged challenges in meeting inspection demands due to a large number of food facilities and limited resources, prompting a near agency-wide reorganization.

In response to a whistleblower complaint about contaminated infant formula, the FDA's slow action, which involved a 15-month wait before addressing safety issues, underlines systemic failures.

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