GAO Submits FDA Recommendations to Congress for Increased Inspection Efforts
On January 8, 2025, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released its Q&A report to Congress, titled “Food Safety: FDA Should Strengthen Inspection Efforts to Protect the U.S. Food Supply.”
FDA inspections fail to meet mandated annual targets
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for ensuring the safety of nearly 80% of the nation’s food supply including fruits, vegetables, processed foods, and most seafood.
Since 2007, the FDA has been on the GAO's High-Risk List, which highlights 37 areas across the federal government that are...
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