As cyclosporiasis cases rise, consumers are left guessing which foods to avoid
As cyclosporiasis cases rise, consumers are left guessing which foods to avoid (cbsnews); As Cases of ‘Diarrhea Parasite’ Cyclospora Rise Across the US, Is It Safe to Eat Fresh Produce? (today)
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4 bills on this issue are moving right now — and the most active one is H.R.4121: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026.
H.R.4121 · 119th Congress
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
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What H.R.4121 actually does
This story is about As cyclosporiasis cases rise, consumers are left guessing which foods to avoid. This bill would delay enforcement of FDA’s Food Traceability Final Rule until at least August 1, 2028.
If passed, it would:
- delay enforcement of FDA’s Food Traceability Final Rule until at least August 1, 2028 • require FDA pilots on traceback methods and low-cost tracing technologies before full enforcement.
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This story is about As cyclosporiasis cases rise, consumers are left guessing which foods to avoid. This bill would provide FY2026 funding for FDA, including the Human Foods Program and related inspections/investigations.
If passed, it would
- provide FY2026 funding for FDA, including the Human Foods Program and related inspections/investigations • in the accompanying committee report, press FDA to stay on track for traceability-rule enforcement by July 20, 2028.
This story is about As cyclosporiasis cases rise, consumers are left guessing which foods to avoid. This bill would let FDA assess and collect food-related reinspection and recall fees more clearly.
If passed, it would
- let FDA assess and collect food-related reinspection and recall fees more clearly • clarify fee use for oversight of domestic and foreign facilities and importers.
This story is about As cyclosporiasis cases rise, consumers are left guessing which foods to avoid. This bill would create a separate food agency within HHS led by a Commissioner of Foods.
If passed, it would
- create a separate food agency within HHS led by a Commissioner of Foods • require regular inspections of food facilities and follow-up compliance checks.
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