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FDA Suspends Dairy Testing, Threatening Food Safety Standards

4/22/2025

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The FDA has halted its proficiency testing program for Grade "A" raw milk and dairy products, a move driven by staffing shortages after major cuts in the Department of Health and Human Services. This suspension jeopardizes food safety standards, leaving the Moffett Center unable to deliver essential lab support. The agency is now seeking alternative solutions to address this critical issue.

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Story summary

The FDA has halted its proficiency testing program for Grade "A" raw milk and dairy products, a move driven by staffing shortages after major cuts in the Department of Health and Human Services. This suspension jeopardizes food safety standards, leaving the Moffett Center unable to deliver essential lab support. The agency is now seeking alternative solutions to address this critical issue.