Record cyclosporiasis outbreak and new food recalls raise concerns about food safety

NPR | By Yuki Noguchi

Published August 27, 2026 at 5:45 AM CDT

Amid a record-setting outbreak of the diarrhea-causing parasite, food safety advocates say risks to food production are increasing.

Yuki Noguchi

Yuki Noguchi is a correspondent on the Science Desk based out of NPR's headquarters in Washington, D.C.

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