Senator Raises Concerns Over CDC's Cyclospora Reporting Changes Amid Outbreak

A U.S. Senator has questioned the HHS Secretary regarding the CDC's decision to make Cyclospora cayetanensis reporting optional since July 2025. This inquiry comes as over 1,600 cases of cyclosporiasis and more than 100 hospitalizations have been reported across 34 states. The senator is seeking clarification on the rationale behind the surveillance network changes during an active outbreak.