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Are Budget Cuts Behind Recent Outbreaks in Foodborne Illnesses?

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Are Budget Cuts Behind Recent Outbreaks in Foodborne Illnesses?.

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The 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.

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Now, some experts are saying recent budget cuts by the Trump administration could have played a role in the outbreak of those illnesses.

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NBC's Anne Thompson reports for TODAY.

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