Cyclospora Crisis Exposed | Winnipeg News

The U.S. is facing its worst cyclospora outbreak ever, with over 4,000 cases across 41 states—caused by a parasite spread through contaminated produce that can wreck your gut for weeks. But here’s the twist: this crisis is unfolding against a backdrop of slashed public health funding, including cuts to the FDA and CDC under DOGE and the Trump administration. A once-mandatory foodborne illness tracking system, FoodNet, now ignores cyclospora entirely, focusing only on salmonella and one E. coli strain. Meanwhile, crucial food traceability rules—delayed from 2026 to 2028—make outbreak investigations slower and harder. When safety nets get weakened, the consequences hit hard—and fast. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5b4103748e837d0b