Authorities in a province of Argentina have issued a warning following the discovery of a Trichinella outbreak.
Related samples of bacon and dried chorizo sausage were positive for Trichinella spiralis. Products came from the factory
Continue Reading 15 sick in Argentinian Trichinella outbreak
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
