A surge in Cyclospora infections – exceeding 6,000 cases – has occurred after the government ceased tracking the parasite. The reduction in federal food-safety monitoring is cited as a key factor leaving consumers vulnerable.
The United States government stopped tracking *Cyclospora*, a parasite that causes diarrheal illness, leading to a significant increase in infections. More than 6,000 people have become sick with Cyclospora, according to Bon Appétit magazine.
The decision to halt tracking is described as “gutting federal food-safety tracking,” which leaves millions of consumers entirely exposed. The article does not specify *when* the government stopped tracking the parasite, but highlights the direct correlation between the cessation of monitoring and the rise in reported cases.
The core issue, according to the report, is a lack of oversight in the food supply chain. Without active federal tracking, identifying the source of outbreaks and preventing further contamination becomes significantly more difficult. This leaves consumers vulnerable to contracting the illness from contaminated produce or other food items.
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