Navigating Milk Safety: Understanding Health Risks Amid Reduced FDA Oversight

The Food and Drug Administration has halted a crucial quality-control initiative for assessing milk and dairy products, attributing the pause to a reduced workforce and laboratory capacity after significant federal budget reductions initiated by President Donald Trump. An internal FDA communication acquired by Reuters has confirmed the immediate suspension of the proficiency testing program for “Grade A” milk, the highest sanitation standard for liquid dairy. This action follows the closure of the FDA’s Moffett Center Proficiency Testing Laboratory, essential for dairy safety data nationwide.