The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment investigated an outbreak of Cyclospora on the Western Slope. As of June 15, there have been 62 cases reported in Colorado since May 1, 2023. These cases have not resulted in any hospitalizations or deaths. Historically, Colorado has averaged 63 cases per year between 2017 and 2022.
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Alabama Cyclospora Outbreak
In the May of 2023, a significant increase in Cyclospora cases associated with a Mexican-style restaurant in Limestone County, Alabama was investigated by the Alabama Department of Public Health. An outbreak investigation was initiated on June 7, 2023. A case control study was launched on June 12. Exposures were reported between May 20 and June…
Marler Clark retained by dozens of Cyclospora Victims in Colorado and other States
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is currently investigating an outbreak of Cyclospora on the Western Slope. As of June 15, there have been 62 cases reported in Colorado since May 1, 2023. These cases have not resulted in any hospitalizations or deaths. Historically, Colorado has averaged 63 cases per year between 2017…
Holy Fecal Parasite Batman – Cyclospora Outbreak top 1,000 in US
This is an update on the number of cyclosporiasis illnesses acquired in the United States with onset on or after April 1, 2023. Cases continue to be reported.
No specific food items have been identified as the source of most of these illnesses. State and local public health officials are interviewing people with cyclosporiasis to find…
FDA, CDC and State Health Officials search for causes of E. coli, Salmonella and Cyclospora Outbreaks
According to Food Safety News, patient counts continue to increase in three cyclospora outbreaks and one Salmonella outbreak.
Sources of the parasite and the bacteria have not yet been determined, according to updates from the Food and Drug Administration.
Patient counts are holding steady in two outbreaks of infections from E. coli. An outbreak from…
Is the US exporting Cyclospora to Canada?
Non-travel related Cyclospora infections under investigation: July 18, 2023 New
Cyclospora investigation overview (as of July 18, 2023)
Each spring and summer, Canada sees an increase in non-travel related Cyclospora illnesses reported to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). PHAC is working with its public health and food safety partners to identify possible ways infections…
US Cyclospora Outbreak increases by 371 to 581 sick in 31 states and NYC
I just landed in NYC.
No specific food items have been identified as the source of most of these illnesses. State and local public health officials are interviewing people with cyclosporiasis to find out what foods they ate before getting sick.
As of July 11, 2023, a total of 581 laboratory-confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis in…
FDA reports more Cyclospora illnesses in US
In an outbreak of infections from the microscopic parasite Cyclospora, the FDA has initiated onsite inspections and has begun sample collection and analysis, However, the agency has not reported what location is being inspected or what food is being sampled.
The case count in the outbreak has increased from 37 patients a week ago to…
If you eat fruits or vegetables in the US, what do you need to know about Cyclospora
What is Cyclospora?
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 organism found in humans.
Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness…
Marler Clark files 2nd Cyclospora Lawsuit against Taco del GNAR
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is currently investigating an outbreak of Cyclospora on the Western Slope. As of June 15, there have been 62 cases reported in Colorado since May 1, 2023. These cases have not resulted in any hospitalizations or deaths. Historically, Colorado has averaged 63 cases per year between 2017…