Facts on Cyclospora

MU Extension’s Food Safety program has published a fact sheet on Cyclospora, the microscopic parasite responsible for a recent outbreak of intestinal illness in the U.S. The resource explains Cyclospora transmission, symptoms of infection, treatment and how to avoid infection.

MU Extension food safety specialist Kantha Channaiah is available for media interviews on how consumers and food businesses can reduce the risk of illness and safely handle fresh produce.

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