Cryptosporidiosis associated with ozonated apple cider

Emerg Infect Dis. 2006 Apr;12(4):684-6. doi: 10.3201/eid1204.050796.

Abstract

We linked an outbreak of cryptosporidiosis to ozonated apple cider by using molecular and epidemiologic methods. Because ozonation was insufficient in preventing this outbreak, its use in rendering apple cider safe for drinking is questioned.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Animals
  • Beverages / parasitology*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Cryptosporidiosis / epidemiology*
  • Cryptosporidium / isolation & purification
  • Disease Outbreaks
  • Food Parasitology*
  • Fruit*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Malus*
  • Middle Aged
  • Ozone / chemistry*

Substances

  • Ozone