Cyclospora Food Borne illness outbreak information: As of July 25, 2013, CDC has reported more than 285 cases of Cyclospora infections in a number of states, including 138 cases in Iowa, 70 in Nebraska, 66 in Texas, and 1 in Kansas. The case in Kansas reportedly may have been acquired outside of the state of Kansas. At least 18 people have been reported to be hospitalized in three states. These numbers may continue to rise as cases are investigated. More information is available from: cdc.gov/parasites/cyclosporiasis/outbreaks/investigation-2013.html No particular food item has yet been implicated, but it is generally suspected that a fresh vegetable may be the source of the outbreak. - It is still safe to eat fresh vegetables, as the causative vegetables are likely no longer in commerce. This outbreak is a great reminder that consumers should use proper food safety handling practices when preparing and handling fresh vegetables- whether they are purchased at a grocery store, a farmers market, or you raised them yourself. Iowa State has a video on washing fresh produce: youtu.be/5iQ5P1wQrRU
Posted on: Tue, 30 Jul 2013 20:03:09 +0000
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