Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says the U.S. cyclospora (cyclosporiasis) outbreak is “under control,” adding that officials have identified a source. Multiple outlets report his comments come as the CDC continues to track a rapidly growing number of illnesses across the country. CBS News and other coverage cite CDC figures of more than 4,000 confirmed cases reported in dozens of states. ABC News separately reports earlier counts of cases in fewer states, reflecting the outbreak’s fast-changing status.
Reporters also note that uncertainty remains about whether the number of new infections is declining. Newsweek highlights that available CDC data show the outbreak is the largest on record in the U.S., and it is unclear whether case numbers are trending downward.
Some coverage also references the FDA’s handling of related food safety actions, including reporting of an FDA recall decision that changed after being questioned. In response to criticism, Kennedy denies that federal budget cuts have harmed the investigation, according to CBS News.
