Cyclospora outbreak not under control yet, says former FDA commissioner
Summary
Scott Gottlieb, the former head of the FDA, said that the agency has not fully stopped the spread of cyclosporiasis, a foodborne illness. The FDA has identified that the outbreak mainly comes from central Mexico and certain farms, but the problem is not yet fully contained.Key Facts
- Cyclosporiasis is an illness caused by contaminated food or water.
- The FDA is working to control an ongoing outbreak of this illness.
- The outbreak is linked mainly to central Mexico and some specific farms there.
- Scott Gottlieb, who used to lead the FDA, says the outbreak is not under control yet.
- The FDA has made progress in identifying the sources of the outbreak.
- Efforts continue to prevent more people from getting sick.
- Gottlieb made these comments during a public statement on Sunday.
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