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Florida’s food safety program, launched by First Lady Casey DeSantis, lacks full funding after lawmakers rejected the requested $5 million.
Florida’s Healthy Florida First food safety initiative, launched by First Lady Casey DeSantis in late 2025, faces funding uncertainty after the state House and Senate did not approve the full $5 million requested by Governor Ron DeSantis, with the Senate allocating $2 million and the House providing none.
The program, which tests for toxins and heavy metals, has found contaminants in infant formula, candy, and bread, prompting public attention and comparisons to federal health initiatives.
Critics question its necessity, citing overlap with federal oversight and concerns over testing methods, while the initiative has drawn scrutiny amid broader controversy over the Hope Florida Foundation.
So far, about $44,000 has been spent on lab testing.
El programa de seguridad alimentaria de Florida, lanzado por la primera dama Casey DeSantis, carece de fondos completos después de que los legisladores rechazaron los $5 millones solicitados.