AOAC 2022 Midyear Meeting - AIMS Meeting Book

Cyclospora Background

• Previously considered to be a pathogen acquired during childhood in developing nations • In the U.S. and Europe, cyclosporiasis associated with travel or consumption of contaminated imported foods. • However, in recent years, the U.S. has seen an increase in cases and positive samples associated with domestic produce – Contaminated berries, fresh cilantro, basil and, more recently, ready- to-eat bagged salads.

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