FDA's Withdrawal of Milk Regulations: Implications for Black Community Health

The FDA has paused its vital quality-control program for dairy products, citing workforce cuts and laboratory constraints resulting from substantial federal budget reductions implemented during the Trump administration. Internal communications revealed a halt in testing for “Grade A” milk standards after the closure of the Moffett Center Proficiency Testing Laboratory. This suspension has alarmed food safety advocates, especially concerning its effects on Black communities grappling with health disparities. Experts emphasize the need to promote dairy, highlighting its essential contribution to enhancing health outcomes.