FDA investigates outbreaks of Cyclospora, Salmonella, and Listeria
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The FDA is investigating three new foodborne illness outbreaks involving Cyclospora, Salmonella and Listeria, and has not identified a food source for any of them. The Salmonella Javiana outbreak has 106 confirmed patients, the Listeria monocytogenes outbreak has eight, and the Cyclospora outbreak has 72. The FDA says the Cyclospora outbreak does not appear to be part of a larger 34-state Cyclospora outbreak, which has sickened thousands. Check the FDA's outbreak notices for updates.
# Editorial Summary
The FDA is investigating three new foodborne illness outbreaks involving Cyclospora, Salmonella and Listeria. For the new Cyclospora outbreak, which has 72 patients, the FDA has not identified a specific source. The outbreak apparently is not part of a larger 34-state Cyclospora outbreak, which has sickened thousands and which the FDA has linked to iceberg lettuce products from Taylor Farms.
The new Salmonella Javiana outbreak has 106 confirmed patients, and the new Listeria monocytogenes outbreak has eight confirmed patients. The FDA is not reporting the ages or locations of patients in any of the three new outbreaks.
The FDA has begun traceback for all three new outbreaks, and onsite inspections for the Listeria outbreak. It has not said which foods or locations are involved.
The FDA also reported updated counts for other outbreaks: a second Cyclospora outbreak rose from eight to 10 patients, Salmonella Oranienburg rose from 69 to 81, and Salmonella Enteritidis rose from 91 to 96. The source of the Salmonella outbreaks has not been determined.
Symptoms commonly associated with these infections include diarrhea, nausea, stomach cramps and vomiting. If you develop symptoms after eating food you think may be contaminated, contact your doctor. Check FDA and CDC websites for updates on which products, if any, are involved.
What you can doAI-generated
- ✓Switch to bottled or boiled water if you live in one of the 34 states with active Cyclospora outbreaks. This parasite spreads through contaminated water, so tap water becomes risky during investigations.
- ✓Ask your grocery store which produce suppliers they use for items like berries and leafy greens. Cyclospora loves these foods, so knowing where yours come from helps you avoid affected batches.
- ✓Cut raw produce from your regular rotation until the FDA identifies the contaminated source. Cook vegetables thoroughly instead, which kills all three pathogens that are circulating right now.
- ✓Talk to your doctor immediately if you develop diarrhea, nausea, or stomach cramps within a week of eating fresh produce. These symptoms need prompt attention because Listeria can be serious for pregnant women and older adults.
Always consult a healthcare professional for personal medical advice.
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