Cyclospora

80 Cases of Cyclospora Reported in Massachusetts

Cyclospora,Cyclospora,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 17, 2019

Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced this week that it is actively investigating a Massachusetts Cyclospora Outbreak. At this time, no food source has been identified. However, the MDPH is collaborating with the Centers for Disease Control to identify possible… read more

Cooper’s Hawk Cyclospora Illnesses Up to 80

Cyclospora,Cyclospora,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 13, 2019

Around 80 people or more have now reported contracting parasitic illness after eating out at Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant in Jacksonville, Florida. The restaurant is located in the Markets at the Town Center near St. Johns Town Center. Many… read more

Lange Law Firm Hired in New York Cyclospora Outbreak

Cyclospora,Cyclospora,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 12, 2019

The Lange Law Firm has been hired by several people in the New York Cyclospora Outbreak to investigate their legal claims. The New York State Department of Health announced that it is working in collaboration with the Albany County Department… read more

Has Cyclospora Hit Cooper’s Hawk Winery in Florida?

Cyclospora,Cyclospora,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 10, 2019

Straight out of Jacksonville, Florida, there has been an announcement of an outbreak of parasitic illnesses linked to a local winery. Thus far, 30 people or more have reported contracting parasitic infections after a charity banquet. Here’s what you need… read more

Could Cyclospora Make a Comeback This Summer?

Cyclospora,Cyclospora,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 7, 2019

When an outbreak happens, we have a set list of bacteria we consider and discuss quite often. Between Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria, and other household names, one of the first parts of the equation is to figure out which bacteria… read more

Could a Cyclospora Outbreak Make a Comeback?

Cyclospora,Cyclospora,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 5, 2019

When an outbreak happens, we have a set list of bacteria we consider and discuss quite often. Between Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria, and other household names, one of the first parts of the equation is to figure out which bacteria… read more

Are We About to See Cyclospora Spring Again?

Cyclospora,Cyclospora,Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 1, 2019

In 2018, Cyclospora became the reason behind one of the largest outbreaks in US history. It caused a total of 761 illnesses and even caused McDonalds to stop selling salads in over 3000 locations. This outbreak occurred in July 2018…. read more

North Carolina Town Mystery Illness Identified

Cyclospora,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 29, 2018

A town in North Carolina named Transylvania had more than 200 reports of foodborne illness reported in late July and into early August. Over 70 of those reports came from medical providers while the remaining were telephone calls to the… read more

Whole Genome Sequencing and Cyclospora

Cyclospora,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 28, 2018

We often hear of Cyclospora causing gastrointestinal illness but wonder what in the world is Cyclospora? Simply put, it is a parasite, but it is only a single cell; too small to even be seen with a microscope. The infection… read more

How are Food Poisoning Outbreaks Investigated?

Bacillus,Botulism,Campylobacter,Cyclospora,E. coli,Hep A,Legionella,Listeria,Norovirus,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella,Shigella,Staphyloccocous,Vibrio,Yersinia | August 16, 2018

Public health and regulatory officials respond to foodborne disease outbreaks much the same way that police officers respond to crime. They must work swiftly, collecting as much helpful information in the smallest amount of time possible in order to take… read more