The FDA is under scrutiny for its tendency to shield the identities of food companies linked to outbreaks. By relying on the Trade Secrets Act and FOIA Exemption 4, the agency often treats a corporate name as if it were a proprietary formula.
According to Food Safety News, this approach allows the agency to hide company details from the public. This practice has raised concerns regarding transparency and the public's right to know which businesses are associated with foodborne illnesses.
