Why the U.S. is struggling to control food safety (2026-08-07)
Tens of thousands of people across 47 states are reporting illness linked to the cyclospora outbreak that started in mid-May. While pressure is mounting at the FDA to resolve the outbreak, experts tell CNBC issues in the U.S. food safety arena have been mounting for years. CNBC's Brandon Gomez explores the challenges facing both the private and public sector when it comes to controlling outbreaks of this magnitude.