"Of course, it’s almost impossible to avoid foodborne illnesses, Rohde said. However, with outbreaks, public health is critical to detect and prevent spread of pathogens, but also tracing cases and finding their origins. Meanwhile, the country has fewer federal public health workers than in the past, he said, adding the outbreak 'is probably wider spread than we realized.'" https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2026/07/11/cyclospora-outbreak-customer-restaurant-dining/90887452007/ #PublicHealth #cyclospora #outbreak #diarrhea #food #IDmastodon