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FDA Falling Short on Foreign Food Inspections | Philadelphia News
The FDA is dangerously behind on foreign food inspections, falling far short of its legal mandate—doing just under 1,000 checks last year instead of nearly 20,000. This chronic shortfall, unchanged across administrations, stems from underfunding and staff cuts, leaving the agency blind to potential safety threats. Without these critical inspections, the FDA can’t guarantee imported food meets safety standards—like in the recent cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to a Mexican farm untouched by inspection for seven years. While companies bear daily responsibility, external oversight is vital…
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