How Cyclospora Evaded the U.S. Food Safety System to Sicken Thousands

Cyclospora recently managed to evade the U.S. food safety system. Thousands of individuals were sickened as a result of the contamination. The Trump administration delayed a specific rule last year. That delayed rule could have accelerated the effort to pinpoint the source. Pinpointing the contamination source quickly is vital for public health. Critics now charge that food safety oversight has eroded overall. These concerns highlight ongoing vulnerabilities in national food protection. Further discussions on regulatory effectiveness are expected to follow.