Federal Food Safety Cuts Raise Concerns and State Action Calls
TL;DR
Experts express concern that recent federal budget cuts and staff retirements have compromised the U.S. food safety system, risking increased outbreaks of foodborne illnesses like listeria, due to reduced inspections and delayed testing.
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- State lawmakers chew on possible food safety updates for Virginia in wake of federal cuts Virginia Mercury
- Have federal cuts affected our food safety? VPM
- Dem lawmakers urge state action after US food safety cuts Richmond Times-Dispatch
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