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Currently, initiatives like Project 2025 advocate for shrinking the Department of Agriculture and rolling back federal regulations related to food safety. The appointment of figures skeptical of scientific consensus, such as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for the Department of Health and Human Services, underscores fears about prioritizing budget cuts over public health protections.
The Cost of Deregulation
Deregulating food safety may lead to short-term financial savings for the government and consumers alike, but these savings come at a potentially high cost. As history shows, diminished safety protocols can escalate the risks of contamination and outbreaks, leaving the populace more vulnerable to crises that could impact both health and household budgets.