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USDA reportedly shelves cyclospora research amid relocations and fund cuts

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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Cyclosporiasis outbreak (US) category. Published on August 30, 2026 • Originally reported by Reuters. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.

Trump officials shuttering three projects on foodborne parasite, two defunded by Congress, Politico reports

The Trump administration is shuttering ⁠two of the three US Department of Agriculture research projects studying cyclospora after the foodborne parasite has ⁠sickened tens of thousands of Americans during the summer, Politico reported on Sunday.

The two projects were defunded by Congress earlier in the year, while the third is ⁠due to be moved in coming months from Maryland to Iowa as part of a broader USDA reorganization, according to the ⁠report.

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