As of July 1, 2025, the CDC’s FoodNet program dramatically reduced its scope. Once responsible for monitoring eight major foodborne pathogens, FoodNet now tracks only two: Salmonella and E. coli (Bendix, 2025). The pathogens no longer under surveillance include several that pose serious risks to newborns, pregnant people, and other vulnerable populations. While local public health departments will continue monitoring these illnesses, we worry that the reduced federal oversight could make it harder to identify and stop outbreaks.
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