Senator Slams RFK Jr.'s 'Under Control' Remark as Cyclospora Sickens Thousands

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Senator Slams RFK Jr.'s 'Under Control' Remark as Cyclospora Sickens Thousands

News (1 / 1) 26.07.2026 23:02 / Günter


A heated exchange has erupted over the federal response to a nationwide cyclospora outbreak after HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declared the situation "under control." Read on to discover the full story!

Senator Demands Answers

Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff fired off a blistering letter accusing Kennedy of silence and "reckless arrogance" amid an active multi-state outbreak. Ossoff wants clear explanations about actions taken and timelines as more than 11,000 cases have been reported across 41 states.

Budget Cuts at Issue

Ossoff and others point to reductions in FDA and CDC staffing and budgets as factors that may have hindered tracking and response. Kennedy pushed back, saying surveillance programs were not cut and that some FoodNet reductions addressed overlap.

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