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    Parasites at retail: Not so much (cause testing don’t tell ya much)

    Posted in: Canada, food safety, Other Microorganisms, Surveillance on: May 8

    Cyclospora and Cryptosporidium are protozoan parasites which infect humans, primarily through contaminated food and water. Cyclospora is endemic in a number of subtropical and tropical countries. Cryptosporidium infection can be found in people worldwide. Cyclospora and Cryptosporidium infections can cause mild to severe gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms including, but not limited to, … Continue reading → Read More