FDA Inspection Rates on Imported Produce Revealed

• The FDA inspected only 7.6 percent of foreign produce facilities over the last decade.
• Millions of tons of imported fruits and vegetables remain unchecked each year.
• This low inspection rate occurred despite a summer outbreak linked to contaminated produce.
• The FDA rarely inspects much of the produce Americans consume.
• The lack of inspections raises concerns about food safety and contamination risks.