00:00The United States Food and Drug Administration is now without a confirmed leader,
00:04in the middle of one of the most complex public health moments in years.
00:08And health experts are raising urgent concerns about the timing.
00:12Dr. Marty McCary resigned as FDA commissioner this morning,
00:16becoming the fourth high-profile official to leave the Trump administration this year.
00:21The resignation comes as the Hantavirus cruise ship outbreak is being actively managed,
00:26as ongoing drug safety reviews are in progress.
00:30Across multiple pharmaceutical products, and as the annual food safety inspection cycle,
00:35is underway across U.S. food processing facilities.
00:38The FDA is responsible for regulating products, that account for roughly 20 cents,
00:44of every dollar Americans spend.
00:46Without confirmed leadership, agency career officials will run day-to-day operations,
00:51but major regulatory decisions, public communications, and congressional testimony will be paused or delayed.
00:58Former FDA officials say they are deeply concerned about the vacuum this creates.
01:03At a moment when public health demands clarity and authority,
01:06So the FDA is responsible for managing all the Trade Services.
01:06So the FDA is responsible for managing all the drugs can provide every single-level day,
01:07The FDA is just because it needs a political report for any customer service.
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