How FDA cuts could make the food and drug supply less safe

The FDA's job cuts have hindered food and drug inspections, leaving inspectors reliant on laid-off support staffers whose responsibilities included travel arrangements and reimbursement. This has complicated trip logistics, increased strain on staff, and potentially compromised the quality of inspections, especially for vulnerable populations like young children and older adults. Inspectors face stress from managing high workloads and delayed expense reimbursements, exacerbating staffing shortages and public health risks.