An expert says a pause on dairy testing is unlikely to affect local consumers.. The Food and Drug Administration’s recent suspension of proficiency tests for milk and other dairy products has spread concern about the safety of the products.
“Proficiency testing for dairy products has long operated in a patchwork system, with many states, like New York, already running their own programs and partnering with others. As a result, there is already a framework for states to fill the gap left by the FDA’s suspension."Nicole Martin, director of Cornell University’s Milk Quality Improvement Program and an expert on dairy foods microbiology
Nicole Martin, who directs Cornell’s Milk Quality Improvement Program, says New York and other states already run their own testing programs and can fill the gap. She says the FDA’s move may affect regulators, but it’s unlikely to impact milk safety or consumer access.
