On Thursday, July 24th, 2026, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins addressed concerns about the safety of the United States food supply amid an ongoing cyclospora outbreak and the spread of the New World screwworm. Rollins emphasized that despite these challenges, the nation's food remains "the best, the safest, the most affordable in the world, and will continue to do so."

Rollins' statement aims to reassure Americans that the USDA is actively managing these issues to maintain food safety and affordability.

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