Canada and U.S. Investigate Mystery Outbreak of Cyclospora Illnesses
July 14, 2022
Canada and U.S. Investigate Mystery Outbreak of Cyclospora Illnesses
“The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are conducting an investigation into an increase in ‘non-travel related Cyclospora illnesses’ that has been spreading throughout the country.
PHAC announced that they are working with public health and food safety partners to figure out how the infections might be spreading in Canada.
Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, according to the CDC.
‘Previous Cyclospora illnesses have been linked to various types of imported fresh produce, including pre-packaged salad mix, basil, cilantro, berries, lettuce, and snow and snap peas,’ PHAC wrote on its website.
As of June 30, the agency reported a total of 84 cases of Cyclospora infections in the following provinces: British Columbia (1), Ontario (75), and Quebec (8).”
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