Screwworm Threat: Livestock, Not Your Steak | San Antonio News

Screwworms are spreading fast—26 confirmed U.S. cases, thousands in Mexico—with cattle at risk, but your steak’s safe. This flesh-eating fly won’t show up in your grocery store meat, thanks to strict food safety. Humans can get infected, but it’s rare and needs an open wound. No U.S. human cases yet, but Central America’s seen over 2,000. Budget cuts? Officials say they didn’t hinder response—they’ve actually boosted their team. And how did it get here? Probably via wildlife, not smuggled cattle. 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/fc8d386288a19dbc