Trump's CDC Stopped Monitoring Explosive Diarrhea Parasite Before Outbreak
Summary
The CDC reduced its tracking of several foodborne illnesses, including the parasite that causes cyclosporiasis, in 2025. Following this, the U.S. has seen a large outbreak of cyclosporiasis across many states, with Michigan reporting the highest number of cases.Key Facts
- In July 2025, the CDC’s FoodNet program cut back monitoring from eight foodborne pathogens to two.
- FoodNet is a federal and state partnership tracking food-related illnesses in 10 states covering about 16% of the U.S. population.
- Cyclosporiasis is caused by a parasite called Cyclospora cayetanensis and causes severe watery diarrhea.
- Since mid-2026, at least 18 states have reported a rise in cyclosporiasis cases.
- Michigan has reported over 700 confirmed cases, the largest outbreak in the country.
- Other states with significant cases include Ohio, New York, Illinois, North Carolina, and Texas.
- The CDC, FDA, and state health teams are investigating food sources but have not identified a specific cause yet.
- The CDC dissolved its Division of Parasitic Diseases and Malaria in 2025, a unit that handled parasitic infections like cyclosporiasis.
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