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health22 days ago•7 min saved

Cyclospora surge and recalls underscore US food-safety battle

US public health briefs highlight a summer surge in foodborne illness: the CDC counts thousands of Cyclospora cases and ongoing investigations, with Michigan reporting the most illnesses; a tainted-lettuce outbreak and separate Salmonella outbreaks contribute to the numbers, while Whole Foods recalls jalapeño-containing salsas and guacamoles; in a separate track, HHS funds rapid prenatal syphilis testing to prevent congenital syphilis, which rose in 2023-24; and researchers demonstrate AI-designed bacteriophages that kill resistant E. coli but call for strong biosafety safeguards.

via CIDRAP|

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health1 month ago•3 min saved

Michigan Remains U.S. Cyclospora Hotspot as Outbreak Expands

Michigan still leads the United States in cyclosporiasis cases, reporting 3,762 infections (up 13.7% in one day) as of July 15, with Shiawassee County posting the highest per‑capita rate at 307 per 100,000. Nationwide, 34 states are affected amid a surge, and authorities are investigating a likely common source linked to contaminated produce; lettuce and other salad greens are suspected, and officials advise avoiding pre‑cut bagged salads as the CDC and FDA work to identify the source.

via Detroit Free Press|

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health1 month ago•10 min saved

Mystery Cyclospora Outbreak Baffles U.S. Health Officials

Public health officials still can’t pinpoint the source of a cyclospora (cyclosporiasis) outbreak that has infected nearly 7,000 people across 34 states, with Michigan hardest hit. Tracing is difficult due to the parasite’s 1–2 week incubation and the need to test large quantities of produce, suggesting multiple contamination points in the food supply. Funding and staffing cuts at federal health programs like FoodNet have hampered data collection, complicating the search as states interview patients to identify common foods and origins.

via BBC|

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