False Sense of Security: The Cyclospora Outbreak and the FDA's Flip Flop The US health secretary's assertion that the ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak is "under control" may be a reassuring message for the public, but it raises more questions than answers.
Behind this claim lies a complex web of factors, including cuts to food safety programs and underfunding of state and local health departments.
The scale of the outbreak is staggering, with 34 states reporting cases and over 1,600 confirmed cases nationwide. Michigan alone has seen more than 6,571 cases, making it one of the hardest hit areas.