Former Trump food official calls for independent review of federal government response to Cyclospora outbreak
Summary
Frank Yiannas, a former FDA Deputy Commissioner who worked under President Trump and President Biden, criticized how the U.S. government responded to a Cyclospora outbreak. He urged for an independent review to better understand and improve handling of such outbreaks.Key Facts
- Frank Yiannas served as FDA Deputy Commissioner under President Trump and President Biden.
- Cyclospora is a parasite that can cause foodborne illness.
- Thousands of Americans have been affected by the Cyclospora outbreak.
- Yiannas expressed concerns about the federal government’s response to this outbreak.
- He recommended an independent review of the government’s actions regarding the outbreak.
- The review aims to find ways to improve food safety responses in the future.
- Yiannas made these comments in an interview with Politico.
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