The FDA oversees the safety of about 80% of the nation’s food supply and promotes good nutrition.

According to the FDA, a 2011 law shifted the agency's focus from responding to illnesses to preventing food contamination. We examined actions the FDA has taken since then on food safety, which is a topic on our high risk list, and nutrition.

Among other things, we found the FDA budgeted at least $1 billion a year for food safety (98%) and nutrition (2%).

We recommended that the FDA develop performance measures for all of its food safety and nutrition objectives, and specify how it plans to carry out a strategic plan related to those areas.

https://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-18-174