FDA last inspected Mexican farm linked to cyclospora outbreak in 2019, records show
Summary
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last inspected a Mexican farm tied to a Cyclospora outbreak in 2019. Since then, the farm has not been checked by American officials, as inspection rates of foreign farms have fallen due to budget and staffing cuts.Key Facts
- The FDA last inspected the Mexican lettuce farm connected to the Cyclospora outbreak in 2019.
- Cyclospora is a parasite that causes intestinal illness.
- The farm has not been inspected by U.S. regulators for more than seven years.
- Inspection rates of foreign farms have dropped by 29% in the past two years.
- Food safety advocates say the drop is caused by cuts to budgets and staff.
- The reduced inspections have raised concerns about food safety from imported produce.
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