This is what democracy it look spirit cspan powered by cable. Its now a top official from the food and Drug Administration or text if with baby formula shortage. Susan main director of the fda center for food safety and applied Nutrition Program also fielded questions on reporting bacteria in the production process and rural distribution formula. On the House Oversight subcommittee this is about an hour and 20 minutes. But the subcommand healthcare and Financial Services will come to order. Welcome everyone. Without objection the chair may declare recess at any time. I recognize myself for the purposes of making opening statement. Thank you again for being here, i appreciate her at six weeks ago the subcommittee held its first Oversight Committee on last years infant formula crisis. During that hearing we heard from former Deputy Commissioner in charge of food, policy and response. Testimony highlighted many internal failures within the fda that led to the crisis in clinic fda port eff
Jamie Grill/Getty Images(NEW YORK) After a monthslong investigation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration into applesauce pouches tainted with lead, the
Jamie Grill/Getty Images(NEW YORK) After a monthslong investigation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration into applesauce pouches tainted with lead, the agency suspects the contaminated products were the result of a manufacturer cutting corners to save money, according to a senior U.S. official.
The official spoke to ABC News on condition of anonymity in order to discuss details of the ongoing internal investigation.
"They think the company deliberately sourced cheap materials," the official told ABC News of the FDA s latest findings.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported more than 205 total confirmed and probable cases as of Dec. 20, though that number may also include cases counted separately by the FDA.
Politico first reported on Friday that a top FDA official said a leading theory is that the tainted applesauce was an "intentional" act.
"The FDA can confirm that one of the theories the agency is exploring regarding the high lead
Jamie Grill/Getty Images(NEW YORK) After a monthslong investigation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration into applesauce pouches tainted with lead, the agency suspects the contaminated products were the result of a manufacturer cutting corners to save money, according to a senior U.S. official.
The official spoke to ABC News on condition of anonymity in order to discuss details of the ongoing internal investigation.
"They think the company deliberately sourced cheap materials," the official told ABC News of the FDA s latest findings.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported more than 205 total confirmed and probable cases as of Dec. 20, though that number may also include cases counted separately by the FDA.
Politico first reported on Friday that a top FDA official said a leading theory is that the tainted applesauce was an "intentional" act.
"The FDA can confirm that one of the theories the agency is exploring regarding the high lead
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