The Crumbling Foundation of US Food Safety A recent string of high profile food recalls has left Americans with a sour taste in their mouths.
Behind these headlines, however, lies a more insidious problem: decades long erosion of the US food safety system, exacerbated by Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cuts.
The DOGE's slashing of key personnel and resources has created a perfect storm for food related illness to thrive.