The USDA has reportedly ended two of three research projects on cyclospora, a foodborne parasite, following funding cuts and staff relocations under the Trump administration.
The decision comes after US Congress defunded the projects earlier this year
Aug 31, 2026
03:25 pm
What's the storyThe US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reportedly shelved two of its three research projects on cyclospora, a foodborne parasite that has sickened tens of thousands this summer.
The decision comes after US Congress defunded the projects earlier this year.
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