One Bad Tomato, A Dozen Confused Agencies: Is The Government's Grand Plan To Keep You Safe From Foodborne Illness Actually Working?

Key points

• The federal agencies responsible for food safety often fail to coordinate effectively, creating potential risks in the food supply.
• A system of 'Cross-Agency Priority Goals' designed to fix this has been ineffective due to inconsistent leadership, a lack of resources, and poor data.
• Experts suggest that embedding management within agencies, improving data reporting, and dedicating more funding are crucial for improving food safety oversight.

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• U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) - Official record - gao-26-108601

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