The number of patients in a large outbreak of infections from the cyclospora parasite has increased significantly, with the count approaching 600.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been tracking the outbreak since
Continue Reading Patient count in Cyclospora parasite outbreak jumps by more than 200
Likely as not, there is someone out there who practiced every pandemic precaution only to become infected with Cyclospora in the past month. The small intestine infection usually announces itself with frequent watery and sometimes
Continue Reading Parasite causes illnesses to spike, but they’ve not been connected to recalls
Shenandoah Growers Inc. is recalling its fresh cut, packaged organic basil packed at its Indianapolis location because sample tests showed the Cyclospora parasite. Retailers, including Kroger and Schnuck’s received the implicated herb.
The recalled products
Continue Reading Shenandoah Growers recalls organic basil from 10 states after positive parasite test
Certain fresh basil grown in Colombia and distributed by a Minnesota company, United Natural Foods Inc., has tested positive for a microscopic parasite.
The recall covers a variety of sizes of packages of the fresh
Continue Reading Natural foods company recalls organic fresh basil because of parasite concerns
In 2019, multiple outbreaks of cyclosporiasis were identified and found to be linked to different produce items, according to a report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
About 10 percent of ill
Continue Reading U.S. cyclospora infections increasing; fresh produce behind many cases
Although the most recent confirmed illness onset date was July 26, the CDC waited until Monday to declare the end to a cyclosporiasis outbreak traced to basil from Mexico.
The tally of laboratory-confirmed patients stands
Continue Reading CDC logs 241 confirmed victims in Cyclospora outbreak traced to basil
Parasite season, specifically Cyclospora season, is showing no signs of ending early this year, with the CDC reporting more than 1,600 people infected since May 1.
The laboratory-confirmed patients span 33 states and the District
Continue Reading Cyclospora update shows more than 1,600 infected since May
A special FDA testing program on fresh herbs has documented the first confirmed evidence of the Cyclospora parasite in U.S. produce.
The Food and Drug Administration found the microscopic parasite on fresh cilantro at a
Continue Reading FDA documents first Cyclospora contamination of U.S. fresh produce
Routine pathogen testing revealed Listeria contamination in The Farming Fish brand of organic basil pesto with watercress, spurring the Oregon company to recall the product, which was distributed to retailers in the state.
In addition
Continue Reading Organic pesto recalled after test shows Listeria contamination
Lisy Corporation of Miami, FL, is voluntarily recalling 6-oz. jars of Lisy Sweet Basil (Albahaca), Item #1132, Lot numbers A013 0518 & A014 0518, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. No
Continue Reading Sweet Basil Recalled for Possible Salmonella Contamination
