Mississippi Remains Clear of New World Screwworm

Mississippi remains clear of New World screwworm

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) - No confirmed cases of the New World screwworm have been found in Mississippi, but officials are monitoring the situation as the flesh-eating parasite spreads across Texas and New Mexico. As of June 25, 2026, there have been 20 animal cases reported in the United States, with one in New Mexico and [...]

Still no cases of the New World Screwworm found in Mississippi

As cases of the flesh-eating New World screwworm continue to rise nationwide, Mississippi is not currently one of the states plagued by the parasite. Despite the screwworm only appearing so far in two states – one in New Mexico and the other 19 in Texas – it still poses a potential threat to Mississippi’s food supply. According to Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson, it’s only an issue for animal safety, not food safety. READ MORE: Flesh-eating…