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Claimant: Angela Alsobrooks (D)
Claim: “The CDC tracked Cyclospora for 28 years. RFK Jr. made that surveillance optional. Now thousands of Americans are sick and we don’t know where the outbreak began.”
Rating: MISLEADING
Explanation: FoodNet tracked cyclospora trends for decades, and participation became optional. However, experts said the change likely had little direct effect on identifying the current outbreak. Investigators linked many cases to iceberg lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations.
Date: 07/31/2026
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Last Updated on July 31, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check