The fungus, known as head blight, affects grains used to make bread, cereal and livestock feed, officials say.

Commissioner Miller said that left unchecked, this fungal pathogen could pose a significant risk to America’s food supply.

Food currently considered "healthy" stands to lose that designation under a draft FDA rule change. White bread and sugary cereal would lose the claim, while salmon and avocados would gain it.

Some ultra-processed foods (UPFs) – not including shop-bought bread and cereal – increase the risk of people suffering a combination of diseases such as cancer and diabetes, research suggests.

TEXAS, USA — Texas officials issued a warning Wednesday about an invasive crop fungus affecting wheat, barley, and oat crops used to make bread, cereal, and more, citing national security concerns.