Two of the 1997 outbreaks have been associated with mixed lettuce products. Some past outbreaks are associated with drinking water. The purpose of the meeting is to provide a forum for the public, consumer groups, industry, academia, and state and federal health officials to review the science on Cyclospora and its detection and control on fresh produce. The meeting is intended to help the agency identify research priorities and appropriate measures to control cyclospora in the U.S. food supply and prevent foodborne cyclosporiasis. Presentations will also be made by academic and industry researchers.
Time is allotted for public input after the presentations.