Protecting families from contaminated food and water
Food Safety,Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 15, 2019
Presence of legionella bacteria in a nursing care facility is a topic of concern. The bacteria causes Legionnaires disease, a severe form of pneumonia that causes lung inflammation. The fatality rate is high and stands at 10%. The disease is… read more
Compost Safety (Hint: Compost Can Cause Legionnaires’ Disease)
Food Safety,Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog | April 3, 2019
Compost is called black gold for a reason. A mainstay of organic gardening, compost is considered a valuable soil conditioner, one that makes soil more hospitable to plants. Made of decomposed organic material, compost encourages healthy populations of earthworms and… read more
Wisconsin Christmas Mountain Resort Legionnaires Outbreak
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 18, 2019
Three people are sick with Legionnaires disease and one person has died following stays at the Christmas Mountain Resort in Wisconsin Dell. Here’s what you need to know about the Wisconsin Christmas Mountain Resort Legionnaires Outbreak: Those who were diagnosed with… read more
Bronx Hospital to Install New Cooling Towers
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 27, 2019
NYC health + hospitals, which is the largest public health care system in US, announced complete installation of state-of-art antimicrobial cooling towers. These cooling towers are installed to reduce the risk of harmful bacteria like Legionella in the water system…. read more
Whirlpool Hot Tub at Waco Family YMCA Investigated for Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Water | February 27, 2019
The Waco-McClennan County Health District is investigating two cases of Legionnaires’ disease at the Waco Family YMCA located at 6800 Harvey Rd. The CEO of YMCA of Central Texas, Rodney Martin, said, “Exposure to the Legionella bacteria may have occurred… read more
Three Diagnosed with Legionnaires’ Disease After Visit to Casselton Hotel
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Water | February 26, 2019
Nobody wants to go visit a hotel or water park and come back with a life-threatening disease. In Casselton, North Dakota, however, there have been three cases of Legionnaires’ disease directly linked to the Casselton Days Inn Hotel water park…. read more
Hotel Waterpark in Casselton North Dakota Linked to Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 22, 2019
Three people have been infected with Legionnaires’ Disease after visiting a hotel’s indoor waterpark in Casselton, North Dakota. The three people were diagnosed with Legionnaires’’ Disease between January 2018 and January 2019. Here’s what you need to know about the Governors… read more
Promenade at University Place Legionnaires Outbreak
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease | February 22, 2019
A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak this Thursday has left one sick and one dead. This time at a 200 bed Senior assisted living center in Guilderland, NY. Authorities have been trying to work with the facility to not only contain the… read more
Deadly Legionnaires’ Outbreak at Promenade Assisted Living Facility Legionnaires’ in Guilderland, NY
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 21, 2019
One person has died and another has been infected with Legionella bacteria in a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak that the Albany County Health Department has linked to the Promenade Assisted Living facility. The Promenade Assisted Living facility is located in Guilderland… read more
First Lawsuit Filed in Washington Heights Legionnaires’ Outbreak
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 19, 2019
Last Summer may be full of fun memories, vacations, and time spent with family for many people. But not everyone. For those who suffered from Legionnaires’ disease as a result of infection related to the Washington Heights Legionnaires’ outbreak, memories… read more