Cyclospora

Cyclospora is a parasite that causes an intestinal infection called cyclosporiasis, often contracted by consuming contaminated food or water.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to a recent, record-setting outbreak in the U.S. that has prompted official declarations, investigations, and political scrutiny.

Latest on Cyclospora

• U.S. officials declare an end to record-setting cyclospora outbreak, but its origin is still unknown
• Feces in the food supply: What’s next after summer of Cyclospora
• Trump admin shelves Cyclospora research despite record-breaking outbreak
• Taylor Farms' connections to Trump admin spurs probe into Cyclospora response
• Taylor Farms recalls jalapeño products for Salmonella amid Cyclospora outbreak
• Sweetgreen recalls jalapenos, details how cyclospora outbreak will weigh on sales
• The CDC Has a Cyclospora Lab

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