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Tariffs Add a New Shock to Food Supply Chains

Companies made their supply chains stronger and more flexible because of the Covid pandemic. But they weren’t banking on tariffs.

By Julie Creswell

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He Fought Claims of Harm From Infant Formula. Now He Regulates It.

Kyle Diamantas, a former corporate lawyer, is the new director for the F.D.A. food division, which oversees infant formula. He defended a top maker in cases claiming the company had not warned of potential risks to very low-weight babies.

By Christina Jewett

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FDA Staffed Up to Review AI and Food Safety. Those Hires Are Now Gone.

Teams evaluating high-tech surgical robots and insulin-delivery systems were gutted by Trump layoffs even though industry fees, not taxpayers, financed the employee salaries.

By Christina Jewett

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Canned Tuna Sold at Trader Joe’s and Costco Is Recalled Over Botulism Risks

Tuna sold in 26 states and in Washington, D.C., was recalled over concerns that it may have been contaminated. The stores affected include Trader Joe’s, Genova, Van Camp’s and H-E-B.

By Jenny Gross