💨 Abstract

The Food and Drug Administration is considering ending most of its routine food safety inspections and outsourcing this work to state and local authorities. The move could free up resources for higher-priority and foreign inspections, but it might need congressional action to fully fund. Some officials believe that states can conduct inspections at lower costs while meeting the same standards. Critics argue that such a transition would take significant time and resources and could lead to potential food safety issues.

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