The Trump administration shut down two critical food safety committees, cutting off expert advice to the USDA, FDA, and CDC. The panels, which included top scientists and researchers, were working on preventing deadly foodborne illnesses and advising on regulatory standards.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has eliminated two committees that advise it on food safety, the agency said on Friday, raising concerns about government oversight of the food supply as the Trump administration seeks to downsize the federal bureaucracy and slash costs.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has disbanded two advisory committees on food safety, raising concerns about oversight as the Trump administration moves to cut costs and reduce bureaucracy.