AIMS Meeting Book_MYM2023

FDA Cyclospora Prevention, Response and Research Action Plan

Priority area A - Prevention Action

Priority area B - Response Action

Expand the capacity of FDA, states, foreign governments, and academia to sample and test for C. cayetanensis (on hold until BAM method is updated) Develop and provide training and updates for FDA, state and foreign regulators on Cyclospora. Provide technical support for Cyclospora- related investigations. Continue to engage with the states regarding consistent control strategies for C. cayetanensis .

Develop and deliver education and outreach on prevention measures for growers in collaboration with industry, academia, regulators and other partners (several webinars were delivered in 2022). Engage with industry, academia, and test kit companies to develop rapid tests kits to detect C. cayetanensis , and to develop industry best practices that can be used to test for C. cayetanensis. Work with industry to research and identify practical ways of controlling C. cayetanensis in the environment and on produce.

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