How Trump admin cuts have compromised food safety
Summary
Since May, there have been over 11,000 reported cases of cyclosporiasis, an illness caused by a parasite, across 41 states. Experts link this outbreak to cuts and changes made by the Trump administration to food safety programs and rules.Key Facts
- More than 11,000 cyclosporiasis cases have occurred since May in 41 U.S. states.
- The Trump administration reduced staff at the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).
- A national advisory committee focused on preventing germs in food was disbanded.
- An early-warning program that tracked certain harmful germs was cut back.
- A rule to trace food contaminants from farms to stores was delayed.
- Experts say these changes have weakened food safety and call for national attention to improve it.
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