Cyclospora is a parasite composed of one cell, too small to be seen without a microscope. The organism was previously thought to be a blue-green alga or a large form of Cryptosporidium. Cyclospora cayetanensis is the only species of this
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701 in the US, 37 in Canada with Cyclospora tied to Fresh Express
By Bill Marler
CDC, public health and regulatory officials in 14 states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration investigated a multistate outbreak of Cyclospora infections.
In Canada, as of July 8, 2020, there are 37 confirmed cases of Cyclospora illness linked to…
727 with Cyclospora linked to Fresh Express Salads in the US and Canada
By Bill Marler
The CDC reports that as of August 12, 2020, a total of 690 people with laboratory-confirmed Cyclospora infections associated with this outbreak have been reported from 13 states: Georgia (1), Illinois (209), Iowa (206), Kansas (5), Massachusetts (1), Minnesota (86), Missouri (57)…
More and more Cyclospora cases
By Bill Marler
The number of reported cases of domestically acquired cyclosporiasis has increased from the previous month and has been elevated since May 1, 2020.
As of July 29, 2020, 779 laboratory-confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported to CDC by 28…
Nearly 700 with Cyclospora in the United States and Canada
By Bill Marler
Products were sold in many states under either the brand name Fresh Express or the store brand labels ALDI Little Salad Bar, Giant Eagle, Hy-Vee, Jewel-Osco Signature Farms, ShopRite Wholesome Pantry, and Walmart Marketside.
Since the last case count update…
509 in US with Cyclospora linked to Fresh Express bagged salad mix containing iceberg lettuce, carrots, and red cabbage
By Bill Marler
Since the last case count update on June 26, 2020, 303 new laboratory confirmed Cyclospora infections have been reported.
The CDC reported today that as of July 8, 2020, a total of 509 people with laboratory confirmed Cyclospora infections associated with this outbreak…
Fresh Express Cyclospora Recall
By Bill Marler
Fresh Express, out of an abundance of caution, has issued a voluntary recall of branded and private label salad products produced at its Streamwood, IL facility that contain iceberg lettuce, red cabbage and/or carrot ingredients due to a possible health…
Cyclospora Linked to Lettuce Sickens 122 in 7 States
By Bill Marler
Cases will likely be in all of these states soon: Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Salads contaminated with Cyclospora were sold at other stores (Walmart). All salads appear to…
Another Cyclospora Outbreak in US linked to Salad
By Bill Marler
CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating a multistate outbreak of Cyclospora infections linked to bagged salad mix purchased at ALDI, Hy-Vee, and Jewel-Osco stores in Iowa, Illinois,…
Cyclospora seems here to stay in the USA
By Bill Marler
In 2019, multiple outbreaks of cyclosporiasis were identified and found to be linked to different produce items, according to a report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
About 10 percent of ill people were associated with a…