Inspections of Foreign Food At All-Time Low: Report
Summary
Inspections of foreign food by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have reached their lowest level in over ten years, according to a ProPublica analysis. The drop in inspections is linked to staffing cuts made during the current administration. This decrease comes amid an ongoing foodborne illness outbreak.Key Facts
- The FDA's foreign food inspections are at their lowest point in over a decade as of 2025.
- President Trump's administration has reduced staffing at the FDA, affecting inspection numbers.
- Imports make up a large part of the U.S. food supply, including most seafood and over half of fresh fruit.
- A Listeria outbreak linked to meals sold at several stores has caused 27 illnesses and six deaths across 18 states.
- ProPublica found foreign inspections have decreased by about 30% compared to past years.
- In March 2025, the FDA inspections dropped by nearly half compared to the previous average.
- The FDA plans to increase unannounced inspections in foreign facilities, starting with a pilot program in India and China.
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