The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), formerly the United Fresh and Produce Marketing Association, has distributed a report on Cyclospora cayetanensis in produce.
This report is released and published by the National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF). The USDA empowers this committee, and it is not otherwise
Continue Reading Report takes a deep-dive into the nasty Cyclospora parasite
Public Health Canada is working on non-travel-related Cyclospora infections occurring in the country.
The agency is investigating non-travel cases with public health and food safety partners.
As of June 30, reports included a total of 84 cases of Cyclospora infections in the following provinces: British Columbia (1), Ontario (75), and
Continue Reading Non-travel methods investigated as mystery Cyclospora outbreak spreads to Canada
New cases of domestically acquired Cyclosporiasis were likely reported in September, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta has not yet released a tally,
It’s unlikely, however, that 2021 will top 2018 when there were a total of 2,299 laboratory-confirmed cyclosporiasis cases reported from 33 states.
Continue Reading 2021 Cyclosporiasis illnesses not likely to top 2018’s peak
A huge decline in Cyclospora infections has been reported in Scotland in 2018 compared with previous years.
A total of 12 laboratory reports of Cyclospora were received by Health Protection Scotland (HPS) in 2018, compared with 46 in 2017, 167 in 2016, and 24 in 2015.
The increase from 2015
Continue Reading Cyclospora, Giardia infections fall but Crypto climbs in Scotland
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 of Columbia, according to an update posted late Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control
Continue Reading Cyclospora update shows more than 1,600 infected since May
As of early June, nine people have been sickened by the Cyclospora parasite in England this year, with the source of infection not yet known.
The sick people had traveled to several other countries, including the Dominican Republic, Indonesia and Mexico. Infection is usually acquired from food or water contaminated
Continue Reading Cyclospora parasites have infected nine in England so far this year
Between a free webcast at noon today and the public release last Thursday of a blue-chip report, that uncomfortable to talk about intestinal illness known as cyclosporiasis is finally getting its due.
It’s uncomfortable for many to think about because it’s caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. And as
Continue Reading Last summer’s outbreaks turn attention to cyclosporiasis
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 in U.S. cilantro earlier this year, marking the first time ever that the microscopic animal
Continue Reading FDA commissioner says science will answer Cyclospora questions
The multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis that was announced June 15 and was linked to Del Monte Fresh Produce Vegetable Trays appears to be over, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta.
Cyclosporiasis is a disease caused by infection with the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, a
Continue Reading Parasitic outbreak associated with Del Monte fresh produce trays is over
The number of people with parasitic infections in an ongoing outbreak continues to increase, with 40 more added in the past week. The tally stands at 476 now in the outbreak traced to salad mix distributed by Fresh Express and sold by some McDonald’s restaurants.
Since the initial outbreak announcement
Continue Reading Parasitic outbreak count climbing; FDA still looking at salad mix from Fresh Express
