Trump admin shelves Cyclospora research despite record-breaking outbreak
The Trump administration is relocating USDA research facilities, effectively halting federal research into the foodborne parasite Cyclospora during a record-breaking outbreak. Experts warn that the loss of specialized staff will create a significant knowledge gap in food safety.
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The defunding or relocation of critical public health research during an active outbreak poses a direct risk to food safety and public health monitoring.
Research lost Trump admin shelves Cyclospora research despite record-breaking outbreak The CDC has tallied nearly 30,000 confirmed and probable cases this summer.
43 This photomicrograph of a fresh stool sample revealed the presence of four Cyclospora cayetanensis oocysts in the field of view. Credit: CDC | Melanie Moser This photomicrograph of a fresh stool sample revealed the presence of four Cyclospora cayetanensis oocysts in the field of view. Credit: CDC | Melanie Moser Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav The Trump administration is halting vital federal research on the foodborne parasite Cyclospora, despite the record-breaking, nationwide outbreak of the diarrheal pathogen, according to Politico .
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