CBS News Flesh-eating screwworm detected 25 miles from U.S. border, USDA says By Home - CBSNews.com June 2, 2026 1 Min Read Comments Off on Flesh-eating screwworm detected 25 miles from U.S. border, USDA says A flesh-eating New World screwworm was recently detected in Mexico just 25 miles from the United States border, according to the USDA.