Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network
Coverage of Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network in the Nexus archive.
- Cyclospora Boosts Fears That Deadlier Foodborne Outbreaks Are Ahead
Federal cuts to public health funding and the curtailment of CDC's FoodNet program have reduced tracking of deadly pathogens like cyclospora and listeria, raising concerns about undetected foodborne outbreaks. Food safety leaders warn that weakened surveillance increases risks of more severe illnesses and deaths.
- Don’t skip fruits and veggies amid cyclosporiasis outbreak, but take precautions, health official says
Health officials advise continuing to consume fresh fruits and vegetables during a cyclosporiasis outbreak but recommend precautions like thorough washing and cooking to reduce infection risk. Over 30 U.S. states have reported cyclospora cases surpassing 2019 records, though no deaths have been reported. CDC data lags behind state reports, and the source of the parasite remains unclear.