2005 Outbreak of Cyclospora Infections Linked to Fresh Basil, Quebec, Canada
An outbreak of Cyclospora cayetanensis was associated with eating fresh basil at a restaurant in Quebec. The basil originated from a Mexican farm and was used to prepare an uncooked appetizer.
Tags:
cyclosporiasis, cyclospora+cayetanensis, canada, quebec, basil, herbOverview
| Outbreak began: | June 2005 |
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| Affected country: | Canada |
| Pathogen: | Cyclospora |
| Vehicle(s): | basil |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 142 |
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