Fertig | The fall of Blue Apron is a warning for the FDA

Fertig | The fall of Blue Apron is a warning for the FDA

Fertig argues that cuts to the FDA endanger the American food economy.

Fertig | The fall of Blue Apron is a warning for the FDA, and for Stanford

Blue Apron’s supply problems following FreshRealm’s bankruptcy and listeria outbreaks expose vulnerabilities in the highly concentrated U.S. meal-kit and food industries. The article examines how reliance on a few suppliers, combined with major FDA staffing and inspection cuts, could magnify future contamination risks.