What is Cyclospora and what makes it such a challenging food safety issue? In this Ask the Expert episode, Ecolab food safety expert Lisa Robinson explains what Cyclospora is and why it can be difficult for the food industry to manage. Cyclospora is a microscopic parasite that causes the intestinal illness Cyclosporiasis. Lisa discusses why the parasite can be challenging to detect in food and why concerns often arise after people have already become infected. She also explains why Cyclospora is commonly associated with fresh fruits and vegetables that typically do not receive a cooking step or other microbial reduction process before consumption. Topics discussed: - What Cyclospora is - What is Cyclosporiasis - Why Cyclospora can be difficult to detect - Challenges associated with foodborne parasites - Fresh produce and food safety considerations - Foods that do not receive a cooking or kill step

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