American inspections of foreign food facilities have plummeted to historic lows this year, a ProPublica data analysis shows. About two dozen current and former FDA officials blamed the drop in foreign food inspections on staffing cuts under Trump. Food safety experts said there’s an increased risk of outbreaks. “It’s only a matter of time before people die,” one said.
The Food Safety and Chemical Disclosure Act (A1556C/S1239C):
• Requires food companies to publicly disclose safety evidence for “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS) food chemicals.
• Prohibits the sale of food containing Red 3, potassium bromate, and propylparaben—chemicals linked to cancer, hormone disruption, and reproductive toxicity—statewide.
A Salmonella outbreak has infected 26 people in 15 states and led to a recall of certain cucumbers. Learn more about Salmonella symptoms and food safety tips.
We, the undersigned organizations, write to convey our endorsement of the Expanded Food Safety Investigation Act (EFSIA) (S.2782/H.R.4110). This bill grants public health agencies the tools they need to investigate foodborne outbreaks on Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs), also known as factory farms.
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Thanksgiving recipes for sides, mains, and desserts, as well as tips for food safety, thawing and cooking turkey, proper storage, using leftovers, and more.
