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Are Budget Cuts Behind Recent Outbreaks in Foodborne Illnesses?
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August 7, 2026
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2:46Now PlayingThe CDC and the FDA are saying the tainted lettuce and jalapeños linked to contaminated food illnesses have been traced to Mexico where 63% of all vegetables imported to the United States are grown. Now, some experts are saying recent budget cuts by the Trump administration could have played a role in the outbreak of those illnesses. NBC’s Anne Thompson reports for TODAY.
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