1. United States
2. Va.
3. Letter

The reckless actions of the Trump administration in shutting down a critical food safety committee and threatening to fire employees dedicated to keeping our food supply safe are beyond unacceptable. Eliminating oversight that prevents bacteria in baby formula and protects against Listeria in deli meat and lead contamination in applesauce is a direct assault on public health, especially the health of infants and children. This is not about cutting bureaucracy; it is about putting corporate interests ahead of human lives. Babies should not be exposed to deadly pathogens because this administration prioritizes deregulation over safety. Americans deserve a government that upholds the highest standards in food protection, not one that sabotages its own experts to appease industry donors. I demand that you fight back against this attack on food safety. Use every tool available—legislation, investigations, and public pressure—to ensure these protections remain intact. The health of our children should never be up for debate. Stop the destruction of food safety measures before lives are lost.