Cyclosporiasis Outbreak in Germany Associated with the Consumption of Salad

Abstract

This outbreak is the first foodborne cyclosporiasis outbreak reported from central Europe. The illness was reported in 34 persons who attended luncheons at a German restaurant. The overall attack rate was 85% (34/40). The only foods associated with significant disease risk were two salad side dishes prepared from lettuce imported from southern Europe and spiced with fresh green leafy herbs (p=0.0025).

Keywords

• Cyclospora cayetanensis
• disease outbreak
• Europe
• food parasitology
• gastroenteritis
• Germany