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.
Prepared pastas sold at major food retailers like Walmart and Kroger are recalled for listeria contamination following deaths, illnesses, and pregnancy loss.
Commentary from CSPI Director of Regulatory Affairs Sarah Sorscher on the public health effects of funding cuts for CDC, FDA, and USDA food safety tracking systems like FoodNet, PulseNet, and CORE.
Some simple rules can keep you safer in the kitchen. Here’s what you need to know about foodborne illness and the habits that matter most for keeping you—and your family—safe.
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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