Noted food safety attorney Fred Pritzker is actively investigating the Cyclospora outbreak that is linked to bagged, mixed salad. Pritzker says he has been investigating this outbreak for several weeks and there may be at least one nationally advertised restaurant chain involved. “Any restaurants that are associated with this outbreak are responsible for the harm suffered … Read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating an outbreak of Cyclospora infections (cyclosporiasis) in 15 states: Iowa, Texas, Nebraska, Florida, Wisconsin, Illinois, Georgia, Missouri, Arkansas, Connecticut, Kansas, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, and Ohio. Almost 400 people have contracted cyclosporiasis, which can cause weeks of diarrhea. What is the food that is … Read more
At least 23 people in Florida have Cyclospora infections and may be part of a multi-state outbreak. Cyclospora is a rare parasite and infections are usually associated with travel to tropical and sub-tropical regions. On average, less than 150 cases are diagnosed nationwide each year, but over the last month, more than 362 cases have developed … Read more