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CDC: Confirmed Cyclosporiasis Cases Surpass 1,600
The agency reports 141 people have been hospitalized but no deaths have been reported.
Michigan Health Officials Point Toward Lettuce as Source for Cyclospora Outbreak
The department, which has reported 2,640 cases as of July 13, noted other food items can’t be completely ruled out since no specific type of produce, grower or supplier has been identified as the source.

Cross-Functional Food Safety: Breaking Silos to Drive Safe Food Manufacturing
Food manufacturers face stricter demands as recalls and outbreaks push a more reactive focus on food safety. Responsibility is shifting from quality teams to shared ownership, using cross-functional approaches to improve safety, compliance, and daily practices.
CDC: Cyclospora Outbreak Sickens More than 800
The agency says there are more than 1,500 cases that require further analysis to confirm domestically acquired cyclosporiasis.
How Do Food Manufacturers Feel About Food Safety in Their Facilities?
Food safety underpins every aspect of food manufacturing, yet new CRB research shows cost and competing priorities continue to hinder improvements. This month's From the Editor explores why investing in hygienic design and facility planning remains essential.
The Value of Speed in Track-and-Trace Environmental Monitoring Programs
Effective environmental monitoring programs are defined not by how much data they collect, but by how quickly they trace data forward and backward to isolate the source and analyze the impact.
Track and Trace Product Temperature on the Road
You know the origins of all your ingredients and everything that happened during the processing, cooling and freezing of your product, but what can you know about your product once it leaves your premises? This is the job of the track part of track-and-trace.
Nara Organics Formula Connected to Three Infant Botulism Illnesses
All three cases included in this outbreak consumed Nara Organics-brand powdered infant formula. No deaths have been reported.
PODCAST: Prioritizing Food Safety Over Audit Readiness
In a recent podcast, Bonna Cannon, president, owner and principal consultant of Bonnafide LLC, discusses how to prioritize true food safety over audit preparation, turning audit insights into operational improvements and building food safety into plant design.