Foodborne outbreaks of cyclosporiasis
have been reported in the United States since the mid-1990s and
have been linked to various types of fresh produce. It is likely
that more cases (and outbreaks) occurred than were reported; in
addition, because of insufficient data, many of the reported cases
could not be directly linked to an outbreak or to a particular food
vehicle. The Cyclosporiasis National Hypothesis Generating
Questionnaire (CNHGQ) was developed to capture information from
case-patients that is pertinent to Cyclospora and fresh produce
vehicles of infection to aid in the investigation and detection of
outbreaks.
US Code:
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USC 241 Name of Law: Public Health Service Act
Submission of 0920-17IM - Use
of the Cyclosporiasis National Hypothesis Generating Questionnaire
(CNHGQ) during Investigations of Foodborne Disease Clusters and
Outbreaks is a New ICR.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.