Head of FDA's food division resigns after dozens of terminations at the agency: report

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Agency firings prompt worries about preparedness, FDA inspectors

Ongoing firings at the Department of Health and Human Services and its subagencies will likely impact a sweeping number of agency functions ranging from pandemic preparedness to food and drug inspections, experts say.  Just days after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was sworn in as secretary of Health and Human Services, the department began firing a host of employees. The layoffs, which occurred throughout the agencies, started on Friday, and some estima…

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FDA’s food safety head resigns over mass layoffs

Jim Jones, the head of the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) food division, resigned Monday, citing the mass firings of agency staff.  According to a copy of his resignation letter viewed by The Hill, Jones said the “indiscriminate firing” of 89 staff members in his division would undermine the agenda championed by newly confirmed Health…

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A New Dawn: FDA Food Division Sees a Leadership Update - Real News Now

The food division of the Food and Drug Administration saw a change in leadership this Monday as its director opted to step down. Citing a significant personnel overhaul, he felt the changes rendered his position less meaningful and impactful. Outlined in his resignation letter, he estimated approximately 89 members of his 2,000 strong team were affected by this reshuffling. A key element of this shift was a renewed focus on chemical safety – a s…

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The fact comes after the Trump administration cutbacks last week to thousands of federal workers, including some from the FDA.

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Head of FDA food division resigns over 'indiscriminate firing' of personnel

The head of the FDA's food division resigned Monday following what he called the "indiscriminate firing" of roughly 89 people, according to sources familiar with the matter.

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Head Of FDA Food Division Jim Jones Resigns Amid Firing Spree As RFK Jr., MAHA Take Aim At Nutrition

Jim Jones, the Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), resigned from his post Monday night amidst a flurry of FDA firings