Food Microbiology - Targeted Surveys - Final Report - Parasites in Imported Fresh Leafy Herbs - April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2022

A targeted survey analysed 1730 samples of imported fresh leafy herbs for the presence of Cyclospora, Cryptosporidium and Toxoplasma. 99.8% of the samples tested were found to be satisfactory. Overall, our survey results indicate that imported fresh leafy herbs sold in Canada are generally safe for consumption.