# Did DOGE cuts worsen America’s food safety problem?

https://mins.news/en/item/29357

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-22 15:46 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/8/22/08-22-26-us-food-recalls-clip?traffic_source=rss

> The US has recorded more than 160 food recalls this year. A major Cyclospora outbreak alone has sickened nearly 11,000 people and killed two, while federal staffing cuts are prompting questions about whether food safety oversight has been weakened.

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