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Cyclosporiasis • Cyclosporiasis outbreaks have been associated with the consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables around the world, including in the U.S. • According to CDC there were 39 cyclosporiasis outbreaks from 2000 to 2017. A food vehicle of infection was identified (or suspected) for 17 of the 39 outbreaks. • According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there have been roughly 4,600 reported domestically-acquired cases of cyclosporiasis from 2018 to 2021. • During the spring and summer months there is often an increase in cyclosporiasis acquired in the United States (i.e., “domestically acquired”). • The exact timing and duration of these seasonal increases in domestically acquired cyclosporiasis can vary, but reports of illnesses tend to increase starting in May. • The number of cases have peaked between June and July in past years. https://www.fda.gov/food/foodborne-pathogens/cyclosporiasis-and-fresh-produce Cyclospora Prevention, Response and Research Action Plan | FDA Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Investigations — United States, 2021 (cdc.gov)

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