Trump’s administration rolled back several food‑safety regulations and cut funding for the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, sparking a wave of recalls and public concerns about the nation’s food supply. Recent high‑profile incidents—from salmonella‑laden chicken to contaminated baby food—have prompted lawmakers and consumer advocates to question whether the budget cuts have eroded the agency’s ability to detect and prevent contamination. The debate centers on whether the new, leaner inspection model can keep pace with the growing complexity of global supply chains and the rising demand for rapid, transparent food safety oversight.
Food safety scares raise questions over whether Trump’s cuts weakened US food safety monitoring.
