US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the US food supply remains safe despite ongoing responses to a Cyclospora outbreak and the return of New World screwworm in Texas. Her assurance is significant because both incidents have prompted public concern, while officials continue investigations and disease-control measures.

Cyclospora, a parasite that can cause severe intestinal illness, has been linked to an outbreak associated with iceberg lettuce, although investigators are still examining its precise source and other clusters. Screwworm larvae threaten livestock rather than food safety; the USDA says inspections would prevent affected animals or contaminated products entering the food chain while authorities work to contain the pest.