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Cyclospora Survey

August 2026

Today's Dietitian is conducting a brief survey to better understand how RDs are responding to the ongoing Cyclospora outbreak and the uncertainty surrounding it.

The survey takes less than 5 minutes to complete.

Your input will help create a clearer picture of how RDs are navigating this evolving situation. We will compile and share the results with readers shortly after the survey closes.

Thank you for lending your voice to this important conversation.
1.How closely have you followed recent Cyclospora outbreak news?(Required.)
2.Which statement best reflects your understanding of the current Cyclospora investigation?(Required.)
3.How concerned are you about Cyclospora as a current food safety issue?(Required.)
Extremely concerned
Very concerned
Moderately concerned
Slightly concerned
Not concerned
4.Compared to before this outbreak, how has your confidence in the safety of the U.S. fresh produce supply changed?(Required.)
Much less confident
Somewhat less confident
No change
Somewhat more confident
Much more confident
5.Have you changed your personal produce consumption habits because of Cyclospora concerns?(Required.)
6.Have you avoided any of the following during the past month because of Cyclospora concerns? (Select all that apply.)(Required.)
7.During the past month, how often have clients or patients asked you questions about Cyclospora?(Required.)
8.Has the outbreak affected your recommendations to clients, patients, or consumers?(Required.)
9.Which advice are you most likely to give clients or patients regarding produce consumption at this time? (Select only one response)(Required.)
10.Which topic do you feel least confident explaining as it relates to the Cyclospora outbreak?(Required.)
11.Where do you primarily get information about foodborne illness outbreaks? (Select up to three.)(Required.)
12.In your opinion, what is the biggest challenge when communicating Cyclospora-related risks to patients or consumers?(Required.)