Cyclospora associated with Mexican basil outbreak in Quebec, 2005

28.jul.11
barfblog
Doug Powell

Milord et al write in the current issue of Epidemiology and Infection about an outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis amongst 250 patrons who ate at a Quebec restaurant in June 2005. This outbreak affected workers who ate. Cyclospora sp. was observed in the stools of 20 cases and 122 probable cases were identified. 
Contaminated fresh basil originating from a Mexican farm, used to prepare an uncooked appetizer, was identified as the source.