Cyclospora is a parasite that is generally transmitted when infected feces contaminate food or water.

The name of the illness caused by the Cyclospora parasite is cyclosporiasis.

Canned or frozen produce generally carries a lower risk than fresh produce.

Recent headlines and social media feeds have become dominated by the news of the Cyclospora outbreak. Like many people, you may have seen an ongoing stream of posts, videos, and updates covering the situation. With so much information available, it can easily become overwhelming to try and keep up with the latest updates and developments.

Although the word Cyclospora has been discussed a lot in the media, some people don’t really know what it means. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Cyclospora is a parasite that is generally transmitted when infected feces contaminate food or water.¹ Due to this, it is highly unlikely for Cyclospora to be transmitted from one........

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