CDC scaled back tracking on this parasite and now cases explode in 31 states. They prioritized other stuff over basic food safety surveillance. People are getting violently sick with no clear source or strong response. This is what happens when you cut corners on public health.
Fox News: Public health officials are investigating a surge in cases of a severe intestinal disease. It's caused by a microscopic parasite called Cyclospora. Last year, the CDC made Cyclospora data reporting optional to allow food safety staff to prioritize so-called "core… pic.twitter.com/Bt6BaNxi6T
— FactPost (@factpostnews) July 13, 2026
- 843 confirmed US cases across 31 states since May.
- 86 people hospitalized; no deaths reported.
- Parasite causes severe watery diarrhea, nausea, fatigue.
- CDC made reporting optional last year for “core activities.”
- Source (likely produce) still unidentified.
See also Congress just passed bill that forces age checks and risks tracking everyone's web history.
See also Congress just passed bill that forces age checks and risks tracking everyone's web history.
CDC surveillance page on Cyclosporiasis cases: https://www.cdc.gov/cyclosporiasis/php/surveillance/index.html