Tag Archives: Cyclospora

Are We About to See Cyclospora Spring Again?

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. … Continue reading

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McDonald’s Fresh Express Cyclospora Outbreak Hits 436

The CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are investigating a multistate outbreak of Cyclospora infections. As of August 9, 2018 (11am EDT), a total of 436 laboratory-confirmed cases of Cyclospora infection were reported in … Continue reading

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Cyclospora Outbreak Expands to 436 Sick in 14 States

The CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are investigating a multistate outbreak of Cyclospora infections. As of August 9, 2018 (11am EDT), a total of 436 laboratory-confirmed cases of Cyclospora infection were reported in … Continue reading

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FDA weighs in on Cyclospora Outbreak linked to McDonalds in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wisconsin

FDA, CDC, state, and local partners are currently investigating several Cyclospora illnesses associated with McDonald’s locations in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. CDC has reported 61 laboratory-confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis in persons who reportedly consumed salad products from … Continue reading

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Cyclospora Parasite cases in Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin – some linked to McDonald’s Salads

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has received confirmation of approximately 90 cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by the microscopic Cyclospora parasite.  Cases have been reported in counties across Illinois with people becoming ill starting in mid-May.  … Continue reading

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