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FDA Halts Dairy Testing Amid Staff Cuts, Safety Concerns

4/24/2025

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The FDA has paused its proficiency testing program for dairy products, raising concerns over food safety amid significant staff cuts. This decision comes after the layoff of 20,000 employees at the Department of Health and Human Services during the Trump administration. To uphold safety standards, the FDA plans to relocate the program to another lab.

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The FDA has paused its proficiency testing program for dairy products, raising concerns over food safety amid significant staff cuts. This decision comes after the layoff of 20,000 employees at the Department of Health and Human Services during the Trump administration. To uphold safety standards, the FDA plans to relocate the program to another lab.