Sunday version: Farm Bill 2.0

Quick bites around the food safety sector

• More than 2,000 people across the United States have been diagnosed with the parasitic Cyclospora infection, according to the CDC and state public health officials. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has reported more than 1,500 cases as of July 10. Case numbers across the country may continue to rise dramatically.. The source has not yet been revealed, but Fresh, fresh produce is often included. This is because of contact with contaminated water at the site.
• Named by the Food and Drug Administration Donna Garren has been appointed as the new director of the Office of Production Safety.. Garren most recently served as Vice President at the American Frozen Food Institute. The Produce Safety Authority’s core mission is to prevent foodborne illness and microbial contamination throughout the growing, harvesting, packaging and storage of fresh fruits, vegetables and processed plant products.
• swedish documentation Major food poisoning outbreaks due to Salmonella and Listeria by 2025. The salmonella outbreak, which causes 118 illnesses, was traced to contaminated eggs provided in nursing homes where infections were widespread. But overall, the number of salmonella cases in 2025 is lower than the previous year.
• Both California and New York are moving. Standardize how expiration dates appear on food labels.. Supporters say this will help reduce food waste. The California bill became law, and the New York bill awaits the governor’s signature. There are currently no national standards for the language, but these laws could build momentum for Congress to act.

Today’s topic: Farm Bill 2.0
The “For the People Who Feed America” Farm Act of 2026 has been submitted to the U.S. Senate as a 902-page discussion draft and is a partial counter-bill to the farm bill passed by the House of Representatives in April.