Shifting Gears on Food Safety Research The USDA's decision to shutter two research projects studying cyclospora, a foodborne parasite responsible for tens of thousands of illnesses, raises more than just questions about the agency's priorities.
It also highlights a worrying trend in how we approach public health and research funding.
Cyclosporiasis has affected over 17,000 people across 48 states, with many more cases potentially linked to contaminated produce, particularly cilantro and basil.