The FDA is suspending its quality control program for dairy products following significant workforce reductions at the Department of Health and Human Services. This suspension of vital safety tests for milk and cheese, as well as public health programs for contamination detection, points to a larger decline in food safety oversight. Historical context shows that the FDA was established to combat food quality issues prevalent in the early 20th century, and current budget cuts threaten to reverse decades of progress in food safety standards.
The suspension of the FDA's dairy testing program and other food safety measures reflects a significant reduction in federal oversight, following major workforce cuts within the Department of Health and Human Services.
Amid concerns over the quality of food safety in the U.S., the FDA has halted crucial testing programs for dairy safety, affecting standards established since Roosevelt's administration.
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