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2021 Cyclosporiasis illnesses not likely to top 2018’s peak

By Dan Flynn on September 24, 2021

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…
Continue Reading 2021 Cyclosporiasis illnesses not likely to top 2018’s peak

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Finland tries to tackle Cryptosporidium increase

By News Desk on May 25, 2021

Health authorities in Finland have noted an increase in Cryptosporidium infections. Despite the coronavirus pandemic restrictions and reduced travel, there were 571 cryptosporidiosis cases in 2020, almost 30 times as high as the figure in…
Continue Reading Finland tries to tackle Cryptosporidium increase

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Three sick in Spain from anisakis worms in anchovies

By Joe Whitworth on May 13, 2020

Spanish authorities have issued a warning about a parasite in anchovies after three people fell ill.

The Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) reported a brand of anchovies in vinegar from Spain could…
Continue Reading Three sick in Spain from anisakis worms in anchovies

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Study finds Toxoplasma common in Australian lamb meat

By News Desk on December 14, 2019

Australian researchers have detected Toxoplasma gondii in more than one third of sampled ground lamb.

Toxoplasma is a parasite that causes inflammation of the retina, which is the nerve layer of the eye. Anyone may…
Continue Reading Study finds Toxoplasma common in Australian lamb meat

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Unpasteurized spinach drink tied to increase of cryptosporidium cases

By Joe Whitworth on December 6, 2019

Officials in Sweden are investigating a recent increase in the number of cryptosporidiosis cases.

Folkhälsomyndigheten (Public Health Agency of Sweden) has linked some illnesses to one brand of an unpasteurized pre-purchased freshly pressed fruit and…
Continue Reading Unpasteurized spinach drink tied to increase of cryptosporidium cases

Cyclospora, Giardia infections fall but Crypto climbs in Scotland

By News Desk on September 26, 2019

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…
Continue Reading Cyclospora, Giardia infections fall but Crypto climbs in Scotland

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New York officials investigating Cyclospora outbreak among diners

By Coral Beach on July 14, 2019

For a month now people in New York have been testing positive for parasitic infections that health officials say appear to have a foodborne vector.

There are currently 11 laboratory-confirmed patients infected with the Cyclospora…
Continue Reading New York officials investigating Cyclospora outbreak among diners

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