FDA suspends proficiency testing program for grade 'A' raw milk and finished products
The FDA is suspending its proficiency testing program for grade 'A' raw milk and finished products due to reduced capacity in its food safety division, following staff cuts and lab decommissioning. This has impacted testing for bird flu, parasites, and other pathogens in dairy products.
Key Points
- FDA's proficiency testing program suspended due to reduced capacity in food safety division
- Impact on testing for bird flu, parasites, and pathogens in dairy products
- Staff cuts and lab decommissioning contributing to the suspension
Pros
- Efforts to evaluate alternative approaches for the upcoming fiscal year
Cons
- Disruption to the nation's food-safety programs
- Termination and departure of 20,000 employees from the Department of Health and Human Services