Problems in oversight of food safety

By The Center for Public Integrity

Food safety oversight agencies often inconsistent and ineffective, says GAO

Excerpts from this story referencing "David Acheson":

"… ver, in July 2008 testimony, the FDA’s associate commissioner for foods, David Acheson, told Congress that his agency has worked with a host of other government, …"

Federal agencies falling short in protecting U.S. food supply

By Max Levy and Mattea Kramer

FDA-regulated goods are up 200% in a decade, but the agency inspects only about 2% of all imported food

Excerpts from this story referencing "David Acheson":

"… or a seizure.Despite the different perspectives, former FDA officials like David Acheson, the one-time FDA associate commissioner of foods, say that federal regula …"

Salmonella outbreak traced to cantaloupes in Guatemala

By Brandon Quester and Tarryn Mento

Cantaloupe, a frequent carrier of pathogens that cause foodborne illness, is imported by the U.S. more than any other nation

Excerpts from this story referencing "David Acheson":

"… ly a much faster and more powerful tool than is laboratory confirmation.”David Acheson, former FDA associate commissioner of foods, said Del Monte Fresh Produce …"

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Flawed state reporting leaves consumers vulnerable

By Max Levy, Dustin Volz and Joe Yerardi

A data analysis of salmonella reports in all 50 states reveals inconsistent reporting requirements among state health departments

Excerpts from this story referencing "David Acheson":

"… fficult to [find the cause of an outbreak] from a single case,” said Dr. David Acheson, former associate commissioner for foods in the U.S. Food and Drug Adminis …"