CDC stopped actively tracking 6 foodborne infections amid budget cuts
14 days ago
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- CDC scaled back the Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network (FoodNet) from tracking eight pathogens to just two (STEC and Salmonella).
- The reduction is reportedly due to a lack of funding, as federal agencies, including the CDC, have faced budget cuts under the Trump administration.
- Despite the scaleback, the CDC claims FoodNet will maintain its infrastructure and quality, focusing on core activities.