USDA: Food supply is safe despite cyclospora, screwworm fights
Summary
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said that the U.S. food supply is safe and reliable despite ongoing problems with cyclospora, a parasite outbreak, and the spread of the New World screwworm, an invasive pest. She reassured the public that food remains affordable and safe to eat.Key Facts
- Cyclospora is a parasite causing an outbreak affecting some food products.
- The New World screwworm is an insect pest that has recently spread in the U.S.
- Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins gave a statement on Thursday about food safety.
- The food supply in the U.S. is still considered very safe and affordable.
- Officials are actively fighting both the cyclospora outbreak and screwworm spread.
- The U.S. government monitors food safety to protect consumers.
- These issues have not caused widespread shortages or unsafe food conditions.
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