FDA official insists ‘U.S. food supply is safe’ as cyclosporiasis cases hit 11,000

The recent spike in cyclosporiasis cases, now totaling 11,000, has raised concerns about food safety, but an FDA official, Donald Prater, reassured everyone that the U.S. food supply remains safe. Prater's comments came during a meeting of the International Association for Food Protection, emphasizing ongoing regulatory efforts to maintain high safety standards. This situation underscores the importance of vigilant food safety practices and the role of government agencies in protecting public health.