Recent blog post on the Cyclospora outbreak and its relation to the dismantling of food safety surveillance gives good food for thought.
An interactive infographic that shows how Cyclospora reproduce, activate, and end up in our crops.
The best way to prevent an outbreak is to focus on keeping operations clean rather than looking for the parasite.
Since it’s a parasite, your current crop protection tools may need updating, said Dr. Jennifer McEntire of the United Fresh Produce Association
CDC and FDA traced the contaminated product to an Illinois facility.
CDC says ALDI, Hy-Vee, and Jewel-Osco are likely involved, but some cases cannot be traced to the stores.