Cyclospora Parsley Outbreak 2025
FDA CORE CARA 1325 tracked 69 laboratory-confirmed Cyclospora illnesses tied to fresh parsley served as garnish at restaurant clusters and a caterer between June and September 2025. FDA confirmed parsley as the outbreak vehicle but did not identify a single grower or supplier.
FDA CORE Investigation
Traceback converged on parsley consumed at multiple points of service. FDA and state partners collected import and environmental samples. Tested samples were negative for Cyclospora, and some samples could not be analyzed due to reagent shortages. The parsley linked to illnesses was past shelf life by the time investigators reached suppliers.
Cyclospora causes prolonged watery diarrhea that can last weeks without antibiotics. Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole is the standard treatment when confirmed.
Restaurant Cluster Pattern
Unlike a single-brand recall outbreak, CARA 1325 involved multiple restaurant clusters across four states (specific states redacted in the public FDA CORE report). That pattern makes individual exposure documentation critical for any legal claim.
Your Legal Rights
Stool PCR confirmation plus dining dates at implicated restaurants strengthens negligence claims against foodservice operators. Save receipts, reservation records, and medical bills.
Ron Simon & Associates is a food poisoning law firm that has recovered over $850 million for victims nationwide. Our Cyclospora lawyers focus on foodborne illness litigation and are reviewing claims from this outbreak. Contact us for a free consultation at 1-888-335-4901. You pay our law firm nothing unless we recover compensation for you.