Show Notes
This week on the Smarter Food Safety Podcast, Frank is joined by Dr. Joan Rose, Professor at Michigan State University and an internationally recognized water microbiologist, to explore the overlooked role of water in the Cyclospora story.
Could wastewater surveillance provide an early warning of infections and emerging hotspots? Could reclaimed, recreational, or other contaminated water contribute to transmission? And what might the extraordinary summer of 2026 mean for Cyclospora's future in the United States? Frank and Joan examine wastewater surveillance, treatment, research gaps, and the need to turn lessons from this outbreak into foresight and prevention for food safety professionals.
The Smarter Food Safety Podcast is sponsored by Ecolab, a trusted partner throughout my career. They’re dedicated to protecting what’s vital, by advancing food safety, ensuring clean and safe environments, and enhancing water quality around the world.
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