The USDA inspector general has a broad mandate, pursuing consumer food safety, audits and investigations of the Agriculture Department as well as violations of animal welfare laws. The USDA has ...

She has declined to comment publicly on the incident. As USDA inspector general, she oversaw investigations into food safety, animal welfare violations, and financial audits within the department.

Fong declined to comment and the Office of the Inspector General did not respond to multiple requests for comment. After this article was published, a USDA spokesperson said Fong left the office ...