Could flesh-eating screwworms end up in your beef? USDA reveals risk level
Experts say the New World screwworm parasite threatening Texas cattle does not contaminate meat, milk or produce despite its spread across the U.S.
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New World screwworm returns to U.S., infecting livestock in Texas and New Mexico
At least a dozen animals have been found with the flesh-eating maggots. It could take more than a year to eradicate the parasite again, expe
sciencenews.org·23d agoNew World screwworm returns to U.S., infecting livestock in Texas and New Mexico
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