FDA Computers Inadequate for the Job

The New York Times reports today on the backlog of investigations facing the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA must inspect foreign plants that manufacture medical devices, drugs and process food. But, as the Times reports, antiquated computer systems cannot support the work. In fact, the FDA cannot create a list of plants that have not been inspected. The Times based its article on reports obtained from the Government Accountability Office. The reports will be released today at a hearing of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.