Is Your Milk Still Safe?

If milk is a regular part of your family’s diet, a recent announcement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) might have you thinking twice the next time you reach into the fridge.

Reuters reports that in April 2025, the FDA confirmed it had suspended a key milk quality testing program due to significant workforce cuts, including the closure of its milk testing lab. As a mom, it’s totally understandable if this news feels a little unsettling — after all, milk is a staple in most children’s diets, and we rely on agencies like the FDA to make sure it’s safe.