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Quiz for the week of: September 15, 2025


Question 1 out of 5

Q: What recent change did the CDC make to the FoodNet program, and why are experts concerned?

Select your answer:
A. The CDC expanded FoodNet to track more illnesses, but experts say it’s too expensive
B. The CDC stopped tracking all food-borne illnesses, and experts worry about lack of data
C. The CDC reduced FoodNet’s tracking from eight pathogens to two, and experts fear outbreaks will be harder to detect
D. The CDC added new states to the FoodNet program, but experts say the training is inadequate