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Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog | June 3, 2025
A recent study explains potential new method for decontaminating Legionella bacteria and similar hardy environmental pathogens. A game changer for chronic offending sources of Legionnaires’ disease. But this method will also likely work on other, similar pathogens. Legionella Bacteria Is… read more
Confirmed Case of Legionnaires’ Disease at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 25, 2025
A potentially hospital-acquired Legionnaires’ disease case has been confirmed at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Needham, Massachusetts. Massachusetts Department of Health is investigating this serious illness. Why is hospital-acquired Legionnaires’ disease so scary? Where could the illness have come from?… read more
Nearly 200 Residents Evacuated Due to Legionella at Genesis St. Joseph in Town of Trumbull
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 13, 2025
The Town of Trumble evacuated nearly 200 residents due to concerns of Legionella at Genesis St. Joseph in response to reports from the Connecticut Department of Public Health. Health officials warned The Town of Trumble of a water issue, prompting… read more
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 17, 2025
Recent water testing results reveal the presence of the bacteria responsible for Legionnaires’ disease at Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican Hospital’s Siena Campus. What does this mean? And why is this a more serious situation for a hospital? Here’s what… read more
Village at Cedar Hill Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak in Windsor, Vermont
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 16, 2025
The Vermont Department of Health is investigating a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak at Village at Cedar Hill in Windsor Vermont. Legionnaires’ disease is a serious and preventable illness, particularly dangerous to the elderly and those with certain health conditions. What do… read more
Two Outbreaks of Legionnaires’ Disease in Orange County
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | January 29, 2025
Two outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease in Orange County California have recently surfaced. One in the Westminster area. Another in the Tiburon Homes community. Legionnaires’ disease is a serious pneumonia-like illness generally associated with man-made water systems. Two recent outbreaks of… read more
Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak from Water Tools Sicken More Than 30 Workers
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 26, 2024
A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak from water tools sickens more than 30 factory workers in South Carolina. An unusual source of this type of illness. However, these findings pose a warning for similar manufacturers and a need for precautions, says a… read more
Teacher Dies of Legionnaires’ Disease at Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 12, 2024
The tragedy of Legionnaires’ disease at Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School just before Thanksgiving and disruption of class locations has parents and staff looking for answers. The Florida State Department of Health is currently investigating the death of a teacher potentially… read more
The Web’s Most Searched Questions About Legionnaires’ Disease
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog | December 2, 2024
Hi there! Welcome to MakeFoodSafe.com, where we help people who have become sick with food poisoning. Today, we are here to answer the web’s most searched questions about Legionnaires’ disease. Let’s get started! What is Legionnaires’ Disease? Legionnaires’ disease has… read more
Legionnaires’ Disease in Co-Op City Sickens At Least Two, Likely More.
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 16, 2024
At least two cases of Legionnaires’ disease in Co-Op City have been reported. But there are likely more. This serious pneumonia infection is likely related to a cooling tower contaminated with the bacterial pathogen, Legionella. A sign that city and… read more