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FDA’s Food Safety Program Needs a Revamp: Panel | Health & Fitness
WEDNESDAY, Dec. 7, 2022 (HealthDay News) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s foods program is in “constant turmoil” and needs stronger leadership, a panel said Thursday. The Reagan-Udall Foundation, a group with close ties to the FDA, released a 51-page report Tuesday noting the need for a clear mission in the program and more urgency to prevent illness outbreaks. FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf first sought the review in July. The group called for restructuring the program’s leadership and culture to address chronic public health issues and food crises. The report did offer suggestions such as creating a separate food agency at the U.S. Department of Health and Human…