The Rot at the Core of America's Food Safety Crisis The ongoing Cyclospora outbreak, which has left over 24,000 Americans sick and two dead this summer, is a stark reminder that the United States' food safety system is woefully inadequate.
The investigation into whether the Trump administration's relationship with Taylor Farms, the company at the center of the outbreak, contributed to the federal government's botched response raises serious questions about the influence peddling between corporations and government.
Taylor Farms has made significant campaign contributions to President Trump's re election efforts and has a direct line to the Oval Office through its lobbying firm.