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700 Job Cuts Threaten FDA's Food Safety Programs

2/24/2025

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The White House's "Department of Government Efficiency" is set to cut around 700 jobs, jeopardizing the FDA's food safety programs. While supplement industry trade groups and an attorney recognize the layoffs' detrimental effects on the FDA, they clash over whether the agency can still fulfill its crucial responsibilities amidst these challenges.

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The White House's "Department of Government Efficiency" is set to cut around 700 jobs, jeopardizing the FDA's food safety programs. While supplement industry trade groups and an attorney recognize the layoffs' detrimental effects on the FDA, they clash over whether the agency can still fulfill its crucial responsibilities amidst these challenges.