Parasite Prevalence in Imported Fresh Leafy Herbs Survey

1730 samples of imported fresh leafy herbs were analyzed for three parasites: Cyclospora, Cryptosporidium, and Toxoplasma. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency conducted this targeted survey from April 2017 to March 2022, finding 99.8% of samples satisfactory. Results indicate these herbs sold in Canada are generally safe for consumption.

Use Cases

• Classify sample safety status (satisfactory/unsatisfactory) based on parasite detection results for Cyclospora, Cryptosporidium, and Toxoplasma.
• Analyze temporal trends in parasite prevalence across the five-year survey period for specific herb types.
• Calculate country-of-origin risk profiles for imported leafy herbs using sample source and detection data.
• Train a binary classifier to predict the presence of a specific parasite, such as Cyclospora, from sample metadata.

Strengths

• Analysis of 1730 individual samples provides a substantial sample size.
• Clear temporal coverage spanning five years from April 2017 to March 2022.
• Data originates from the authoritative Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

Limitations

• Specific column names and sample metadata (e.g., herb type, country of origin) are not provided.
• The dataset is static, representing a completed survey with no ongoing updates.
• Geographic coverage is limited to imports entering the Canadian market.

Provenance

Source

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Collection Method

Targeted laboratory survey analyzing imported fresh leafy herb samples.

Time Range

April 1,我们这个 2017 to March 31, 2022

Freshness

Data collection ended March 31, 2022; the report was last updated on the platform in April 2026.

Geography

Imported fresh leafy herbs sold in Canada; specific countries of origin unknown.