The move comes after hospitalizations and deaths from foodborne illnesses more than doubled last year in the US.

WEDNESDAY, March 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- Two key federal advisory committees on food safety have been shut down, raising ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has eliminated two committees that advise it on food safety, the agency said on Friday, ...

The Trump administration shut down two critical food safety committees, cutting off expert advice to the USDA, FDA, and CDC.

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The Trump Administration has eliminated two USDA food safety advisory committees that have been in place for decades. The U.S. Department of Agriculture ...

The move comes as President Donald Trump's administration pushes to streamline federal agencies and reduce costs.

The USDA spokesperson said the agency remained committed to food safety. "The termination of these two important advisory committees is very alarming," said Brian Ronholm, director of food policy ...