Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins clarified regulatory responsibilities regarding cyclosporiasis outbreaks at the Hill Nation Summit. She emphasized that foodborne illness prevention falls under FDA jurisdiction rather than USDA oversight. Cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection causing severe gastrointestinal symptoms, continues to concern public health officials. Rollins' statement highlights the ongoing debate about regulatory authority in food safety and disease outbreak management across federal agencies.

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