Explosive Diarrhea Epidemic Ignites Concern Over US Food Safety A new outbreak of Cyclospora has raised questions about the efficacy of the nation's food safety measures as the summer months bring an influx of fresh produce to American tables.
The FDA reports 72 cases identified in this latest investigation, a number that represents only a small portion of the over 11,500 cases reported nationwide since January.
The numbers are not just an anomaly – they represent a disturbing trend. This year has seen six Cyclospora outbreak investigations, with July's tally already surpassing annual averages from previous years.