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
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US Cyclospora Illnesses spike to 210 in 22 States
This is an update on the number of illnesses acquired in the United States with onset on or after April 1, 2023. Cases continue to be reported. States reporting cases: Arizona, Georgia, Texas, New York, Alabama, South Carolina, Colorado, Virginia, North Carolina, Florida, California, Connecticut, Michigan, New Jersey, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Wyoming, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska…
Marler Clark files first Cyclospora Lawsuit against Tacos del GNAR seeking tainted food item
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…
Multi-State Cyclospora Outbreak linked to unknown food
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.
Arizona
Colorado
Nebraska
Texas
Minnesota
Alabama
Tennessee
Georgia
South Carolina
Virginia
Maryland
New Jersey
Ney York
Connecticut
No specific food items have been identified as the source…
Ridgway Colorado Tacos del GNAR linked to Cyclospora Outbreak
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…
Cyclospora Outbreak hits Alabama
The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is investigating multiple reports of Cyclospora infection statewide. ADPH has seen more infections with this parasite since April, and there are more than twice as many cases as were reported in Alabama last year.
Cyclosporiasis is a gastrointestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite. In the U.S., people…
Cyclospora cases in US increase again
Federal officials report that the number of patients in an outbreak of infections from the Cyclospora parasite have increased by more than a dozen in the past week.
The Food and Drug Administration says there are now 77 confirmed patients compared with 60 a week ago. The agency has not yet determined what food is…
Mystery Cyclospora Outbreak spreads to Canada
Public Heath Canada is working with its public health and food safety partners to identify possible ways non-travel related Cyclospora infections are occurring in Canada.
As of June 30, a total of 84 cases of Cyclospora infections were reported in the following provinces: British Columbia (1), Ontario (75), and Quebec (8). 4 individuals have been…
Mystery Cyclospora Outbreak sickens 61 in US
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 States (i.e., “domestically acquired”). The exact timing and duration of these seasonal increases in domestically…
Ocean Mist Farms brand Romaine Hearts lettuce recalled over Cyclospora
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is alerting consumers to avoid eating Ocean Mist Farms brand Romaine Hearts (Coeurs de laitue Romaine) with coding “22RHDM2L” and a harvest date of “MAR 10,” grown in Coachella, CA. The MDA Laboratory found Cyclospora in the product during routine surveillance sampling. Customers who purchased the product should discard…