parasites

FDA confirms that Taylor Farms lettuce is contaminated with parasite behind massive outbreak

The recalled lettuce was distributed to Walmart stores in at least 15 states, as well as food service operations in 27 states.

By Coral Beach

/ 18 Jul 2026

FDA confirms that Taylor Farms lettuce is contaminated with parasite behind massive outbreak

Company admits its lettuce is cause of Cyclospora outbreak

The FDA and CDC say the illnesses in the outbreak — reported from Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia — represent only a portion of Cyclospora infections currently under investigation and involve only one of several outbreaks.

By Coral Beach

/ 17 Jul 2026

Infections from Cyclospora parasite continue sharp increases

One public health official says the confirmed patients are probably the tip of the iceberg

By Coral Beach

/ 16 Jul 2026

Infections from Cyclospora parasite continue sharp increases

Michigan again sees significant increase in Cyclospora infections

Public health officials have not weighed in on why there are so many infections this year.

By Coral Beach

/ 15 Jul 2026

Michigan again sees significant increase in Cyclospora infections

EU foodborne disease labs start work

European Union reference laboratories focused on bacteria, parasites and viruses have started work. Beginning this month, the three labs for foodborne and waterborne diseases officially began operations.

By Joe Whitworth

/ 20 Jan 2026

FAO meeting puts focus on parasitic worm problem

By Joe Whitworth

/ 16 Dec 2025

FAO meeting puts focus on parasitic worm problem

Large outbreak prompts animal contact warning

Public Health Wales has advised farmers holding lamb-feeding events to limit offering close contact with animals. The advice was issued after a report on a large Cryptosporidium outbreak among

By Joe Whitworth

/ 26 Aug 2025

Large outbreak prompts animal contact warning

Cryptosporidium sickens 12 in Denmark

Denmark has reported a dozen cases of a new variant of Cryptosporidium parvum, with work ongoing to find the source. The Statens Serum Institut (SSI) has registered 12 cases of

By Joe Whitworth

/ 18 Aug 2025

Argentina reports Trichinella infections and outbreaks

Health officials in an Argentinian province have reported 50 confirmed Trichinella infections so far this year. The Buenos Aires Ministry of Health said out of 100 suspected cases of trichinosis:

By News Desk

/ 6 Aug 2025

Argentina reports Trichinella infections and outbreaks

FAO meeting shines light on foodborne parasites

The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is continuing efforts to update scientific advice on foodborne parasites. A meeting at FAO’s headquarters in Rome in May brought together scientists

By News Desk

/ 3 Jul 2025

FAO meeting shines light on foodborne parasites

Scientists detect Toxoplasma parasite in ready-to-eat salads in Europe

Researchers in Europe have tested produce for the presence of a parasite with findings showing more information is needed to help put mitigation measures in place. Scientists estimated the prevalence

By News Desk

/ 25 Jun 2025

Scientists detect Toxoplasma parasite in ready-to-eat salads in Europe

Welsh Cryptosporidium outbreak sickens 74

More than 70 people have fallen sick in a Cryptosporidium outbreak linked to a petting farm in Wales. In its latest update, Public Health Wales (PHW) reported that 74 people

By News Desk

/ 12 May 2025

Welsh Cryptosporidium outbreak sickens 74

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parasites

FDA confirms that Taylor Farms lettuce is contaminated with parasite behind massive outbreak

Company admits its lettuce is cause of Cyclospora outbreak

Infections from Cyclospora parasite continue sharp increases

Michigan again sees significant increase in Cyclospora infections

EU foodborne disease labs start work

FAO meeting puts focus on parasitic worm problem

Large outbreak prompts animal contact warning

Cryptosporidium sickens 12 in Denmark

Argentina reports Trichinella infections and outbreaks

FAO meeting shines light on foodborne parasites

Scientists detect Toxoplasma parasite in ready-to-eat salads in Europe

Welsh Cryptosporidium outbreak sickens 74

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