Cyclosporiasis Outbreaks Expose Gaps in U.S. Food-Safety Surveillance

Cyclosporiasis infections are spreading across the U.S. with hundreds of hospitalizations and thousands of cases under analysis, linked to multiple produce items and amid funding cuts to federal surveillance programs. Health officials say outbreaks are hard to trace due to the parasite’s incubation period and complex food-supply chains, and while authorities have not pinpointed a single source, guidance emphasizes careful produce handling and staying updated with local health reports as investigations continue.