Flesh-eating New World screwworm fly is not a food safety or virus issue, Texas officials say
Summary
Texas officials, including Governor Greg Abbott, announced that the New World screwworm fly was found in a young calf in Zavala County. They said the parasite does not affect food safety and does not spread like a virus.Key Facts
- The New World screwworm fly was discovered in a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas.
- Texas Governor Greg Abbott and other officials provided an update on the situation.
- The parasite causes harm by eating flesh but is not a food safety problem.
- The fly is not contagious or transmissible like a virus.
- Officials reassured the public to reduce concerns about health or food risks.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.