Food Safety Jeopardized by Onslaught of Funding and Staff Cuts

Food Safety Jeopardized by Onslaught of Funding and Staff Cuts
The Trump administration halted some food testing and shut down a committee studying bacteria in infant formula. Earlier funding cutbacks under the Biden administration now threaten state labs and inspectors.
March 19, 2025 6:52 PM GMT+0
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