Cyclospora boosts fears that worse foodborne outbreaks are ahead

Food safety leaders across the U.S. are expressing significant concerns regarding federal budget cuts. These officials argue that such financial reductions have created substantial obstacles in detecting and stopping the spread of foodborne illnesses. The presence of Cyclospora has further intensified fears that more severe foodborne outbreaks are imminent. Consequently, these leaders are raising alarms about the diminished capacity of federal systems to protect public health against these dangerous pathogens within the national food supply.