US Faces Rising Foodborne Illnesses Amidst Climate and Surveillance Challenges
The U.S. is experiencing a surge in foodborne illnesses, with cyclosporiasis leading to over 16,000 cases and 300 hospitalizations this summer. Experts warn that the country may not have reached the peak of such outbreaks, with future threats including E. coli, Salmonella, and Listeria. Factors contributing to this rise include changing diets, climate change, and limitations in public health surveillance. The FDA has struggled to meet inspection targets, and recent changes to the CDC's FoodNet system have raised concerns about the nation's ability to monitor and respond to outbreaks effectively. 
