Did DOGE cuts make America’s food safety problem worse?

The United States has experienced a significant increase in food safety issues this year, with over 160 food recalls recorded. A major contributing factor to this problem is a Cyclospora outbreak that has affected nearly 11,000 people. The article does not specify when these events occurred beyond "this year" or provide details on the specific causes of the recalls or the outbreak. The information presented focuses on the number of recalls and the scale of the Cyclospora outbreak as indicators of a worsening food safety situation in the US.