Sweetgreen CEO Says Cyclospora Hurt Sales Cyclospora is a waterborne parasite that contaminates food and causes severe gastrointestinal symptoms in humans.
The parasite typically spreads through contaminated produce, with outbreaks linked to various fruits and vegetables over the years.
In 2022, Sweetgreen found itself at the center of a Cyclospora outbreak that affected dozens of customers across multiple locations on the East Coast.