Category Archives: Cyclospora

USA- Core Investigation Table

Posted on September 23, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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4 Cases, Salmonella Oranienburg, Salmonella Thompson and two Cyclospora sources still unknown.

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USA- FDA Core Investigation Table Updates

Posted on September 3, 2021 by | Leave a comment

FDA

Cyclospora Increase

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USA – Core Investigation Table Update

Posted on August 26, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Two Cyclospora outbreaks in the United States continue to grow, sickening at least 153 people, according to the FDA’s CORE Investigation Outbreak Table. Both investigations are active, but the government has not released any information about the outbreaks, including possible source, patient age range, illness onset dates, or if anyone has been hospitalised.

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USA – Two Cyclospora Outbreaks Continue to Grow, Sickening 153

Posted on August 23, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Food Poisoning Bulletin

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Two cyclospora outbreaks in the United States continue to grow, sickening at least 153 people, according to the FDA’s CORE Investigation Outbreak Table. Both investigations are active, but the government has not released any information about the outbreaks, including possible source, patient age range, illness onset dates, or if anyone has been hospitalized.

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USA – Core Table Update

Posted on August 12, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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USA – Core Investigation Table Update

Posted on August 6, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Canada – Cyclospora investigation overview

Posted on August 2, 2021 by | Leave a comment

PHAC

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Cyclospora investigation overview (as of July 30, 2021)

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 are occurring in Canada. Previous Cyclospora illnesses have been linked to various types of imported fresh produce, including pre-packaged salad mix, basil, cilantro, berries, lettuce, and snow and snap peas. Learn more about the causes, symptoms and risks of infection, as well as how to prevent and treat an illness.

At a glance
Investigation status Ongoing
Case count 48
Provinces/Territories
  • British Columbia (2)
  • Ontario (37)
  • Quebec (9)
Hospitalizations 1
Deaths 0
Gender 22 males
26 females
Age range in years 13 – 91
Recall NO
Public Health Notice NO

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USA- US Cyclospora cases spike 254 to 462 – food source unknown

Posted on July 30, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Food Poison Journal

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The number of reported cases of domestically acquired cyclosporiasis illnesses has increased by 254 cases since the last update on July 14, 2021. Cases continue to be reported to CDC.

As of July 27, 2021, 462 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 29 jurisdictions, including 28 states and New York City.

At least 41 people have been hospitalized; no deaths have been reported.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”).

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USA – CDC announces 208 confirmed Cyclospora cases with no clear common source

Posted on July 16, 2021 by | Leave a comment

Food Poison Journal

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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 City.

The median illness onset date is June 17, 2021 (range: May 1, 2021–July 3, 2021).

At least 21 people have been hospitalized; no deaths have been reported.

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USA – Core Outbreak Table – Three New Investigations

Posted on July 15, 2021 by | Leave a comment

FDA

There are three new foodborne disease outbreak investigations involving Cyclospora (32 cases), E. coli O121 (15 cases) and Salmonella Typhimurium (8 cases). There are no further details that  have been released, and CDC has not yet posted any information on its website.

 

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