Ep. 201. Mick Dutcher: The Work of FDA OII's Food Products Inspectorate

In this episode of Food Safety Matters, we speak with Dr. Dutcher [38:31] about: The internal structure of the Food Products Inspectorate (FPI) within FDA's OII OII's role and responsibilities for inspecting human foods at FDA, including examples of frontline activities How the FPI is equipped to facilitate outbreak investigations and recalls Priority work plans assigned to FPI in 2025, and how this work will be accomplished In light of reduced funding for state inspectoral partners, how FPI can work with state public health agencies to ensure that priority inspections are carried out How OII is working to help restore confidence in the food supply among U.S. consumers New technologies and platforms being leveraged by OII to advance operations both internally and structurally, and how they are benefitting OII operations and functions. News and Resources News Leaked Second MAHA Report Emphasizes Food Industry Deregulation, Reliance on Voluntary Industry Action [4:10] CDC Slashes FoodNet Surveillance From Eight Foodborne Pathogens to Two [16:21] Trump-Appointed CDC Director Dr. Susan Monarez Fired After Clashes With Secretary Kennedy [23:00] Boar's Head to Reopen Facility Behind Fatal Listeria Outbreak While Other Plants Remain Insanitary USDA Taking Over Boar's Head Inspections From State Officials at Plant Responsible for Outbreak [31:37] FDA Adds Six Artificial Food Dyes to List of Chemicals Under Post-Market Review [35:27] Resources Partnership for Food Safety Education—National Food Safety Education Month We Want to Hear from You! Please send us your questions and suggestions to [email protected]