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Parsley and Cilantro Linked to Cyclospora Outbreak By North Carolina Officials Parsley and cilantro are “showing up repeatedly” in association with people who have been affected, a health official said By Angel Saunders Published on July 23, 2026 10:28PM EDT Article link: NEED TO KNOW North Carolina has reported 561 cases of cyclosporiasis linked to parsley, cilantro, and other fresh produce…
News Why is lettuce a good carrier of cyclospora? Here’s what Canadians should know as explosive diarrhea-causing parasite infects thousands in largest U.S. outbreak Lettuce and leafy greens have a large surface area, a crated texture, and a tendency to be eaten raw. By Mike Pearson Insidehaltoncom Friday, July 24, 2026 Article link: Health officials say one way to avoid cyclospora is to consume…
Health Taco Bell takes extra cyclospora precautions while CDC investigates outbreak By Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert Taco Bell is taking a more aggressive approach to protecting against cyclospora than federal health officials currently recommend, temporarily pulling some ingredients from select restaurants while the CDC investigates a multistate outbreak. The fast-food chain told Business Insider…
News Why washing fresh produce ‘doesn’t cut it’ when it comes to stopping explosive diarrhea-causing cyclospora parasite, says Ontario food safety expert A food-borne cyclospora parasite outbreak in the United States is causing severe stomach illness. An Ontario food safety expert explains why washing produce isn’t enough. By Evelyn Harford Insidehaltoncom Saturday, July 11, 2026 6 min to read…
Health News Service What to know about cyclospora, the gut-churning parasite causing illness in several U.S. states, and how to avoid it By CNN Published: July 07, 2026 at 3:53PM EDT Full article Kingston’s public health unit is investigating 114 cases of a stomach illness caused by ingesting contaminated food or water. CTV’s Katelyn Wilson reports. Got a nasty stomach bug that won’t go away? It…
News from GuelphMercury.com: Should you wash raw chicken? Ontario food safety expert settles debate University of Guelph Food Science professor Keith Warriner says the tradition of washing chicken is putting you at greater risk for contracting a food borne illness. By Evelyn Harford Insidehaltoncom Tuesday, June 23, 2026 3 min to read Article was updated 4 hrs ago from GuelphMercury.com When it…
Toronto Star Updated June 20, 2026 at 4:21 p.m. June 20, 2026 2 min read Kristjan-Lautens By Kristjan LautensStaff Reporter Like a mirage on the water, a mysterious floating convenience store appeared on Lake Ontario this week. Shelves stuffed with snacks and household items can be seen through the front windows, which also feature a neon “open” sign beside its aged brick walls. A selection of…
CBC Mouse droppings in product from Atlantic Superstore forces bakery, deli areas to close CBC Tue, June 9, 2026 at 5:00 a.m. EDT An Atlantic Superstore in Charlottetown, P.E.I., has temporarily closed its deli and bakery counters after a complaint from a customer who found mouse droppings in a bag of buns they bought. Prince Edward Island's Chief Public Health Office received the complaint at the…
AP Follow Australian cockroach kingpin caught with 100,000 illegal insects in record bug bust CHARLOTTE GRAHAM-McLAY, CHARLOTTE GRAHAM-McLAY Updated Fri, June 5, 2026 at 12:48 AM EDT 2 min read Australia Cockroaches Seized Image supplied by Australia's Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water New Zealand (AP) — More than 100,000 live cockroaches illegal to keep in Australia…
CBS News Canada National lab confirms hantavirus case for Canadian cruise passenger isolating in B.C. Second person who travelled with confirmed case tested negative: Canada's public health agency. (CBC News · Posted: May 17, 2026 12:03 PM EDT | Last Updated: 42 minutes ago) A cruise ship with people with masks. A person wearing a protective mask stands on board the cruise ship MV Hondius,…
