Cyclospora boosts fears that deadlier foodborne outbreaks are ahead

A foodborne illness called cyclospora has infected thousands of Americans. Food safety officials say federal budget cuts are making outbreaks harder to detect and stop, while top health regulators say the food supply remains safe to eat.

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Part of The 2026 US cyclospora outbreak, the largest on record

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Ran by 4 outlets across the spectrum· St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Louisiana Illuminator, +1 more
St. Louis Post-DispatchLean Left· Jul 30, 2026

Cyclospora boosts fears that worse foodborne outbreaks are ahead

Louisiana IlluminatorLeft· Jul 28, 2026

Cyclospora boosts fears that worse foodborne outbreaks are ahead

KFF Health NewsLean Left· Jul 28, 2026

Cyclospora Boosts Fears That Worse Foodborne Outbreaks Are Ahead

AxiosLean Left· Jul 29, 2026

Cyclospora exposes weak links in America's food safety system

Honolulu Star-AdvertiserLean Left· Jul 28, 2026

Cyclospora outbreak sickens 11,000; FDA insists food supply safe

PBS NewsHourLean Left· Jul 27, 2026

Cyclospora and salmonella outbreaks raise concerns about U.S. food safety

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Omaha World-HeraldCenter· Jul 30, 2026· ran in 4 outlets

Cyclospora boosts fears that worse foodborne outbreaks are ahead

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MedicalXpressCenter· Jul 30, 2026

Cyclospora boosts fears that deadlier foodborne outbreaks are ahead

CBS NewsCenter· Jul 27, 2026

Cyclospora boosts fears that deadlier foodborne outbreaks are ahead

The HillCenter· Jul 28, 2026

FDA official insists 'U.S. food supply is safe' as cyclosporiasis cases hit 11,000

The HillCenter· Jul 28, 2026

Cyclospora concerns raise questions about produce safety

NewsweekCenter· Jul 25, 2026

Cyclospora Outbreak Response Near 'Catastrophic' Level: Ex-FDA Official

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The Brunswick NewsLean Right· Jul 29, 2026· ran in 4 outlets

Cyclospora boosts fears that worse foodborne outbreaks are ahead

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The GuardianLean Left· Jul 28, 2026

Cyclosporiasis cases show ‘vulnerabilities’ in US food safety system, experts say

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  1. Jul 27Cyclospora Boosts Fears That Worse Foodborne Outbreaks Are Ahead
  2. Jul 28Cyclospora outbreak sickens 11,000; FDA insists food supply safe

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