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​Protecting the United States food supply from things that cause illness has long been a multiagency effort at the federal level, with state and local health departments contributing to the investigation of, and response to, foodborne outbreaks. As more human and animal foods are made with globally sourced ingredients, public health laboratories play a critical role in protecting food safety through innovations and collaborations, helping detect threats and stopping outbreaks before they start.