Food
Cuts to Health & Human Services raise concerns about the FDA's ability to conduct food-safety inspections
Reports indicate an E. coli outbreak late last year tied to romaine lettuce was never disclosed to the public. In addition, the firing of staff has resulted in the suspension of a key food-safety quality control program.
Operations
FDA extends deadline for Food Traceability Rule
Stakeholders have been asking for more time to comply with the rule, which creates a tracking system for food throughout the supply chain and was scheduled to go into effect in January. Now they have another 30 months.