The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating three new food poisoning outbreaks. Outbreaks include Cyclospora parasites, Salmonella, and Listeria.
In the Cyclospora outbreak, the FDA reported that there were 72 patients. This outbreak does not appear to be part of a larger event. Cyclospore clusters occur in 34 states The FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are investigating.
Regarding the new Cyclospora outbreak, the FDA reports that the specific source of the parasite has not been identified. The institution does not report where patients live. The FDA has begun tracking efforts, but does not report which foods are being tracked. In the massive outbreak that sickened thousands, the FDA identified iceberg lettuce products produced by Taylor Farms as the source.
In the new outbreak of Salmonella Javiana infections, the FDA is reporting 106 confirmed cases. The organization does not report the age or place of residence of its patients. The FDA has begun tracking efforts but has not reported which foods it is tracking.
Regarding the new outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infection, the FDA is reporting eight confirmed cases. The organization does not report the age or place of residence of its patients. The FDA has begun tracking and on-site inspections, but does not report which foods are being tracked or which locations are being inspected.
In other news The FDA reported that the number of patients with another Cyclospora outbreak increased from eight to 10. The organization does not report the age or place of residence of its patients. The FDA has begun tracking efforts but has not reported which foods it is tracking. The agency first reported the outbreak on July 8.
Outbreaks of Salmonella Oranienburg and Salmonella Enteritidis increased the number of patients from 69 to 81 and from 91 to 96, respectively. The cause of the disease is unknown.
In response to the Salmonella Oranienburg outbreak, first reported July 8, the FDA has begun tracking efforts but has not said which foods it is tracking.
In response to the outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections, first reported on June 10, the FDA has begun tracking, field inspections and testing, but does not report which foods are being tracked, which locations are being inspected or what it is testing for.
