CNBCJun 4, 2026, 2:14 AM2

Flesh-eating screwworm is confirmed in the U.S., officials say

A parasitic fly larva that eats living tissue was found in a Texas calf, prompting the USDA to establish a 20-kilometer quarantine zone and launch eradication efforts against the pest.

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