USA -Outbreak Investigation of Cyclospora Illnesses Linked to Imported Fresh Basil, July 2019 – Final Update

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November 19, 2019

In 2019 multiple outbreaks of cyclosporiasis were identified and found to be linked to different produce items, including imported fresh basil. On November 19, 2019, CDC issued a final update for the total number of domestically-acquired cases of Cyclospora in 2019, stating that 10% of the 2019 cases were linked to this outbreak associated with imported fresh basil.

Case Counts

Total Illnesses: 241
Hospitalizations: 6
Deaths: 0
Last illness onset: July 26, 2019
States with Cases: CT, FL, GA, IA, MA, MN, NY, OH, RI, SC, WI. Exposures occurred at restaurants in five states: FL, MN, NY, OH, WI

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