Supermarket reassures customers amid foodborne parasite concerns
With foodborne parasite infections surging across the United States, Foster’s Supermarket says it has contacted its produce supplier to verify food safety measures, even as Cayman health officials stress there is no evidence residents face an increased risk.
The move follows a sharp rise in US cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. The parasite is most commonly transmitted through contaminated water or fresh produce. For a more complete summary of the story, please see the below link:
Published on: Jul 17, 2026 01:00 PM