Outbreak declared over
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Friday that the largest cyclospora food poisoning outbreak in American history has ended. The outbreak sickened thousands of people across 21 states.
What's known so far
Details on the source of the contamination, the exact case count, and which products were involved have not been released in the FDA's initial statement. Cyclospora is a parasite typically linked to contaminated produce and can cause prolonged gastrointestinal illness.
Why it matters here
Cross-border food supply chains mean outbreaks south of the border can sometimes touch Canadian shelves too, so health officials on this side often monitor U.S. FDA advisories closely even when no Canadian cases are reported.
Source: CBC News
