Food safety leaders in the U.S. are raising alarms about federal funding cuts that have weakened the nation’s ability to detect and respond to foodborne illness outbreaks, such as the recent cyclospora cases affecting thousands. The changes, initiated by the Trump administration, have halted mandatory tracking of dangerous pathogens like listeria and campylobacter, which lead to severe health complications and fatalities. Critics argue that these reductions will allow outbreaks to go undetected longer, increasing public health risks. While the Department of Health and Human Services denies that these cuts have elevated risks, health officials warn that states are increasingly burdened and may eventually lose the capacity to detect new pathogens.
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