Restore CDC Food Safety Funding

Thousands of people have gotten sick from contaminated produce across the country — and Trump's cuts have left public health agencies struggling to find the source.

The outbreak is linked to cyclosporiasis, a foodborne illness caused by a parasite that can bring weeks of severe diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, fatigue, and dehydration. For children, seniors, immunocompromised people, and workers who cannot afford to miss paychecks, an outbreak like this can become a serious health and financial crisis.

But instead of strengthening the public health systems that catch outbreaks early, the Trump administration has cut staff and weakened disease monitoring. Now families are getting sick, contaminated food may still be reaching tables, and the agencies responsible for protecting us are being forced to do more with less.

Tell Congress: restore full funding for CDC food safety monitoring and investigate Trump's cuts to outbreak surveillance.

In solidarity,

Action Collective