Cyclospora Blog

Surveillance & Analysis on Cyclospora News & Outbreaks

The Cyclospora Blog, published by Marler Clark, Inc., PS, focuses on legal issues and updates related to foodborne illnesses caused by the Cyclospora parasite. It covers outbreak investigations, public health responses, and legal actions involving contaminated produce and other food products. The blog discusses scientific research, regulatory developments, and prevention strategies for Cyclospora infections, as well as related food safety topics such as recalls and contamination by other pathogens like Salmonella and Hepatitis A. It serves as a resource for victims of foodborne illnesses seeking legal representation and information on food safety litigation.

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Cyclosporiasis illnesses are reported year-round in the United States. However, during the spring and summer months there is often an increase in cyclosporiasis acquired in the United States (i.e., “domestically acquired”). The exact timing and duration of these seasonal increases

Cyclospora in the United States at a glance

            •          Illnesses: 800

            •          Hospitalizations: 52

            •          Deaths: 0

            •          States reporting cases: 30

Cyclosporiasis illnesses are reported year-round in the United States. However, during the spring and summer months there is often an increase in

Latest Information

            •          The number of reported cases of domestically acquired cyclosporiasis illnesses has increased by 323 cases since the last update on June 30, 2022. Cases continue to be reported.

            •          As of July 26, 2022, 384 laboratory-confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis in

At a Glance

            •          Illnesses: 61

            •          Hospitalizations: 6

            •          Deaths: 0

            •          States reporting cases: 13

Cyclosporiasis illnesses are reported year-round in the United States. However, during the spring and summer months there is often an increase in cyclosporiasis acquired in the United

In 2021, multiple outbreaks of cyclosporiasis cases associated with different restaurants or events were investigated by state public health authorities, CDC, and FDA.CDC investigated two large multistate outbreaks of cyclosporiasis, one including 40 illnesses and one with 130 illnesses, in

As of July 13, 2021, 208 laboratory-confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis in people who had no history of international travel during the 14-day period before illness onset have been reported to CDC by 23 jurisdictions, including 22 states and New York