FDA slow recalls of tainted foods questioned by inspector general
The inspector general report faults FDA for delays in recalling tainted peanut butter, almond products, and cheese despite new powers and DNA mapping. It cites 2012–2015 recalls, noting 165 days for peanut butter, nine deaths, and multiple illnesses across 11 states, with calls for faster action and weekly case reviews.
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Department of Health and Human Services
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Agriculture Department
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Food & Drug Administration
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Gene drive advances prompt call for cautious study
A National Academies report says gene drives could rapidly alter species to block malaria, curb Zika mosquitoes, or erase invasive pests, but urges lab and tightly controlled field testing first. It warns of ecological and social risks and calls for broad public engagement and international collaboration before any environmental release.
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National Academies’ Committee
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Science Policy and Society
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National Institutes of Health
NTH
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Florida Keys
United States
Food and Drug Administration
Environmental Protection Agency
Agriculture Department
University of California-Irvine
Anthony James
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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