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Trump Ends Mandatory Cyclospora Reporting Amid 2026 Outbreak

7/15/2026

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Social media users claim President Donald Trump halted mandatory cyclospora surveillance, linking it to the 2026 outbreak.
The administration reported 1,645 confirmed cyclosporiasis cases as of May 1 2026, with over 5,100 pending.
FoodNet made cyclospora reporting optional in 2025, ending a mandatory rule dating to 1997.
Several states saw higher 2026 cyclosporiasis numbers than in 2025, while Snopes got no comment from the Trump administration or CDC.

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Social media users claim President Donald Trump halted mandatory cyclospora surveillance, linking it to the 2026 outbreak.
The administration reported 1,645 confirmed cyclosporiasis cases as of May 1 2026, with over 5,100 pending.
FoodNet made cyclospora reporting optional in 2025, ending a mandatory rule dating to 1997.
Several states saw higher 2026 cyclosporiasis numbers than in 2025, while Snopes got no comment from the Trump administration or CDC.