The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has released a statement about the possibility of a government shutdown and the risks it would pose to food safety in the U.S.
As of September 28, 2023, the U.S. Senate and House have continued to push conflicting government funding plans, increasing the chances of a federal shutdown. Congress has until September 30 at midnight to pass legislation that President Joe Biden can sign into law to avoid halting a range of services, including food safety inspections.