Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declares the nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak under control as the administration navigates funding cuts and supply chain investigations.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated Tuesday that the cyclosporiasis outbreak is "under control," despite ongoing efforts to identify the exact source of the parasitic infection. The administration announced that extensive forensics have identified the source of the outbreak, leading to a voluntary recall of shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms. The outbreak has affected thousands of people across the U.S., with the CDC reporting over 4,000 confirmed cases. While the Food and Drug Administration linked the illness to a Taylor Farms facility in central Mexico, the company recently noted that a specific positive test result from the agency was a false positive. The response has been impacted by significant budget and staffing cuts under the administration. Experts noted that the loss of specialized staff and funding has slowed the ability to identify sources and provide real-time data. Despite these challenges, the administration maintains that it is aggressively coordinating efforts to contain the parasite and ensure public safety.

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