Donald Trump’s former top food safety official, Frank Yiannas, has criticized the federal government’s handling of a cyclospora outbreak that has sickened over 4,000 people in the US, calling it “near catastrophic.” He advocates for an independent review of the response due to significant public confusion and mixed messaging from federal agencies. The FDA initially linked contaminated lettuce from Taylor Farms to the outbreak but later retracted the statement, prompting further investigation. Yiannas emphasizes the need for transparency and accountability to prevent future mismanagement. The FDA has yet to respond to calls for an investigation into its actions.
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Link to original article source: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/25/former-trump-administration-food-safety-official-federal-response-cyclospora
