Cyclosporiasis Food Poisoning Lawsuit & Lawyer

The Cyclospora parasite is a common cause of traveler’s diarrhea, but in recent years it has sickened hundreds of people in food poisoning outbreaks.

What You Can Do & How We Can Help

The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Del Monte vegetable tray induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know was infected with the Cyclospora parasite, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Food Poisoning Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.

Cyclospora Outbreaks

Del Monte Vegetable Trays Linked to Cyclospora Outbreak

In June 2018, at least 78 people were infected with Cyclospora after eating Del Monte vegetable trays. A recall was issued for veggie trays that were sold in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin at these stores:

Kwik Trip
Kwik Star
Demond’s
Sentry
Potash
Meehan’s
Country Market
Food Max Supermarket
Peapod

Cyclospora Outbreak in Texas Sickens Nearly 150

July 10, 2015 — Nearly 150 people in Texas have been sickened by the Cyclospora parasite and health officials warn that fresh herbs imported from Mexico is likely to blame. Click here to read more.

What is Cyclosporia Food Poisoning?

Cyclosporiasis is a gastrointestinal disease that is caused by the single-celled parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. The parasite grows in the small intestine (bowel) of humans, and it is transmitted through the fecal-oral route.

Cyclosporiasis food poisoning is uncommon in the United States, but the parasite is endemic to tropical and sub-tropical countries. Since the 1990s, several cyclosporiasis outbreaks have been linked to imported fresh produce (snow peas, basil, mesclun lettuce, raspberries, and salad).

How Often Does Cyclospora Occur in Texas?

Outbreaks of cyclosporiasis are very rare in Texas, but they are becoming more common. According to the Texas Department of Health, from 2001 until 2011, there were 49 total cases of cyclosporiasis. In 2012, there was a sharp increase, with 44 reported cases. The 2013 cyclosporiasis food poisoning outbreak has sickened at least 250 people in Texas.

Texas Counties Reporting Cyclospora Infections

Austin
Brazoria
Cameron
Collin
Coryell
Dallas
Denton
El Paso
Ellis
Fort Bend
Galveston
Guadalupe
Harden
Harris
Henderson
Hidalgo
Hood
Hunt
Johnson
Kaufman
Kendall
Montague
Parker
Potter
Smith
Tarrant
Tom Green
Travis
Van Zandt
Victoria
Walker
Wichita
Williamson
Wise

Symptoms of Cyclospora Food Poisoning

The characteristic symptoms of cyclosporiasis food poisoning include watery diarrhea and fatigue that persists for a week or more. The time between eating contaminated food and getting sick is about 1-2 weeks. Symptoms may go away and return (relapse). Without treatment, cyclosporiasis can persist for months.

Symptoms of cyclosporiasis food poisoning:

Diarrhea that may be watery, frequent, or explosive
Tiredness
Decreased appetite and weight loss
Stomach cramps
Abdominal pain
Bloating
Increased intestinal gas
Nausea, vomiting
Flu-like symptoms
Low-grade fever
Muscle aches
Headaches

Treatment for Cyclospora Food Poisoning

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) cyclosporiasis treatment recommendations — Most healthy adults with cyclosporiasis can be successfully treated with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX), sold as Bactrim, Septra, and Sulfatrim. The regimen is SMX 800-mg (one double-strength tablet) plus TMP 160-mg, orally, twice a day, for 7-10 days. Patients who have diarrhea or vomiting will also need to rest and drink plenty of fluids to reduce the risk of complications, such as dehydration and kidney failure.

Resources and Additional Information

Texas Cyclosporiasis Lawsuits — The Schmidt Firm, PLLC Home Page for Food Poisoning Lawsuits
Investigation of Cyclosporiasis Outbreak — Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Updates
Texas Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Updates — Texas Health Department Updates

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