Bill Marler

Federal cuts to public health funding and the curtailment of CDC's FoodNet program have reduced tracking of deadly pathogens like cyclospora and listeria, raising concerns about undetected foodborne outbreaks. Food safety leaders warn that weakened surveillance increases risks of more severe illnesses and deaths.

Taco Bell is facing its first lawsuits over contaminated lettuce linked to diarrhea. An attorney reported contacting more than 30 people, with 90% stating they ate at Taco Bell.

Cracked eggs pose a higher risk of Salmonella contamination and should be discarded, according to experts. While small recent cracks may reduce spoilage risk, fully cooking eggs can mitigate but not entirely eliminate bacterial threats. The CDC advises discarding cracked or dirty eggs.