A nationwide outbreak of cyclospora linked to contaminated lettuce has raised concerns about imported food safety. This outbreak highlights a trend of declining international inspections by US regulators.

The Food and Drug Administration has seen a decrease in inspections of foreign food sites, including a Mexican farm tied to the outbreak. Inspections are down nearly 35% since 2019, according to agency records.

The decrease in inspections is attributed to factors including the COVID-19 pandemic and staffing cuts. For more information on the outbreak and its implications, further details are available from the source.