All of the top search hits say "Oh no, no, no, it's not the lack of oversight, quite the opposite. We're better at detecting it now." Which I don't trust at all.

Trump purge at FDA and USDA triggers food safety ‘brain drain’
Since the start of the second Trump presidency, the federal government has slashed nearly a quarter of a million employees, with some of the biggest staff cuts taking place in government entities connected to the food supply.

FDA Drug Inspections Post–Workforce Reductions: Potential Implications and Practical Steps Forward
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is confronted with significant challenges in its inspection processes due to recent layoffs. Among other effects, the latest reduction in force of full-time FDA employees is raising concerns about the potential impact on drug and biologic manufacturing inspections.

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I remember back when they detected it before so many people got sick and died.

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