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FDA resumes onsite inspections in outbreak investigations
Original: FDA begins onsite inspections in outbreak investigations
The US Food and Drug Administration has begun conducting onsite inspections again as part of its foodborne outbreak investigations. The move restores a key tool for tracing contamination to its source after disruptions to routine fieldwork. Food safety observers say in-person facility checks are critical for identifying implicated products and preventing further illness during ongoing outbreak probes.
Why now: The FDA's return to onsite inspections signals renewed capacity to trace and contain foodborne outbreaks, drawing public attention to food safety.
Evidence
- FDA begins onsite inspections in outbreak investigations · www.foodsafetynews.com
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