Screwworms Back in U.S. After 60 Years

Screwworms—those flesh-eating maggots—are back in the U.S. for the first time in nearly 60 years, with seven confirmed cases across Texas and New Mexico. The USDA is racing to contain the outbreak using sterile male flies, but production is bottlenecked in Panama. While human risk is low and food supply safe, livestock and pets with open wounds are vulnerable. This isn’t just a bug—it’s a big deal for agriculture and public health. Support the show: Get a discount at https://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/8a0216f276c45236