Citing the discovery of an infectious parasite in domestic produce this summer, the head of the FDA yesterday committed to using science to address foodborne pathogens.
A special government testing program found the Cyclospora parasite
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The FDA reports advances in testing helped investigators during an outbreak of cyclospora infections this summer. More than 500 people were confirmed infected, but the outbreak is over according to the Centers for Disease Control
Continue Reading CDC says parasitic outbreak traced to McDonald’s salad has ended
Public Health England is investigating an increase in Cyclospora infections for the fourth successive year. Up to early August, 57 cases had been reported in England, Scotland and Wales, of which 46 had travelled to
Continue Reading Cyclospora parasite infections hit UK for fourth consecutive year
Editor’s note: U.S. Rep Rosa DeLauro sent this letter to FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb on Friday.
Dear Commissioner Gottlieb:
I write out of concern about the current outbreak of cyclosporiasis as well as the
Continue Reading Seeking action: Representative presses FDA for answers on cyclospora in salad
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), the Minnesota Department of Health, and local health departments are investigating an increase of Cyclospora infections.
To date, 11 ill patients
Continue Reading Midwest convenience store serves up Cyclospora in Del Monte veggie trays
Editor’s Note: The Food Safety News list of the year’s most significant news is compiled annually by our writers and editors. The list for 2017 is not led by any one or two blockbuster food
Continue Reading Top food safety stories include regs, recalls, respects this year
Almost 1,000 people in the United States have contracted infections from Cyclospora parasites since May 1. Health officials are baffled, saying they haven’t been able to discover the source of the microscopic creatures, which infect
Continue Reading Cyclospora cases through the roof; CDC can’t find source
Texas officials are investigating an increasing number of Cyclospora parasite infections, asking for help from health care providers and warning the public that fresh produce is the possible source. 
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Continue Reading Texas advisory on Cyclospora suggests produce as source
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is investigating an outbreak of at least 160 cases of Cyclosporiasis, an illness caused by the parasite Cyclospora that can cause prolonged watery diarrhea and other gastrointestinal
Continue Reading Update: At Least 160 Cyclospora-Caused Illnesses Reported in Texas
Just like last summer, illnesses involving prolonged watery diarrhea and other gastrointestinal symptoms caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis are spreading across the country from Texas. Public health officials suspect the parasite is riding into
Continue Reading Cyclospora Outbreak Reaches 202 Cases; More Than Half are in Texas
Public health officials in Tarrant County, Texas, which includes the Dallas/Fort Worth/Arlington areas, are investigating a sudden surge in Cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection caused by a parasite that can be ingested via contaminated food
Continue Reading Texas Reports Big Spike in Cyclosporiasis Cases
