Reagan-Udall Foundation cited "Serious structural and resource gaps"
Chronic Underfunding
FY2025 ENACTED
$1195M
FDA food safety appropriation
FSMA AUTHORIZED LEVEL
$1990M
what the law said the agency needs
ANNUAL FUNDING GAP
$795M
40% below authorized level in FY2025
Data + Investigation
FDA Food Safety Budget vs. FSMA Authorization (2009–2025)
The gap between what FSMA authorized and what Congress actually appropriated has widened every year since the law's passage. Shaded bands indicate presidential administrations.
Enacted Budget
FSMA Authorized Level
Trump Admin
Obama / Biden
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Consumer Advisory
Do not consume the recalled frozen blueberries sold at Publix. Discard or return to the place of purchase. E. coli O157:H7 can cause severe illness including hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which can lead to kidney failure. Seek medical attention immediately if you experience severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, or vomiting after consuming this product.