— OPINION — Government shutdowns have always undermined food safety. USDA inspectors, with starting salaries around $40,000, must work without pay. Many FDA inspectors are furloughed and the agency suspends its routine inspections of food facilities, assigning a skeleton crew inspectorate to conduct solely “for cause inspections.” In all likelihood, the diminished and distracted inspection presence...

Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Amazon has introduced a value-focused private label food brand that spans a broad range of common grocery items, the retailer announced Wednesday. The brand, known as Amazon Grocery, replaces the company’s Amazon Fresh and Happy...