Legionnaire’s disease

Bronson Medical Hospital Investigated for Legionnaires’ Disease After Patient Diagnosed with Deadly Illness

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 4, 2026

A patient at Bronson Medical Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan has been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease after being treated at the facility. Bronson officials say that they are investigating the potential exposure with several medical officials to better understand the situation…. read more

Deadly Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak in Ector County Claims Two Lives, Sickens at Least a Dozen

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 2, 2026

At least twelve people have contracted the deadly waterborne illness, Legionnaires’ disease, in Ector County. Two people have died. The Make Food Safe Blog reported on a similar uptick in Legionnaires’ disease cases last Summer. Could these outbreaks be related?… read more

Two Residents from Cherokee Apartments in Yorkville Test Positive for Legionnaires’ Disease

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 2, 2026

So far, two residents from the Cherokee Apartments, located in Yorkville, New York, have tested positive for Legionnaires’ disease. When more than one case is reported in an area within a 12-month period, it prompts an investigation. Why does NYC… read more

Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak Linked to the Village at Cedar Hill! Vermont Health Department Investigates!

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 2, 2026

The Vermont Health Department is investigating the Village at Cedar Hill. A long-term care facility located in Windsor. Several patients have been diagnosed with a serious, sometimes fatal lung infection called Legionnaires’ disease. This illness, unlike other contagious respiratory illnesses,… read more

At Least One Resident at Shapiro Developmental Center Sick with Legionnaires’ Disease

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | January 31, 2026

At least one resident at Shapiro Developmental Center has fallen sick with a deadly pneumonia-like illness known as Legionnaires’ disease. Why is one confirmed illness at a health care facility a big issue? This lung infection is often caused by… read more

Harrah’s Laughlin Quietly Announces Legionnaires’ Disease Concern to Potentially Impacted Guests. Again.

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | January 29, 2026

Harrah’s Laughlin, a bustling hotel resort center in the Colorado River Community of Laughlin, Nevada makes an appearance on the Make Food Safe Blog again. In May 2025 we reported that at least three guests contracted deadly Legionella bacterial infections… read more

Legionnaires’ Cases Increase as Do Deaths at The Christ Hospital

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | January 4, 2026

Three patient deaths uncovered as The Christ Hospital and health official investigate the source of Legionnaires’ disease at the facility. In November, news outlets exposed a growing situation. An unknown source of Legionella bacteria that was connected to at least… read more

Patient Death Leads to Investigation of Legionnaires’ Disease at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center in New Jersey

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 16, 2025

Legionella bacteria was discovered in the facility’s water supply after a death involving Legionnaires’ disease at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center prompted an investigation. Hundreds of patients have been warned to monitor for symptoms of this life-threatening illness as hospital… read more

Health Department Investigates Legionnaires’ Disease at Crunch Fitness in Ocoee

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 30, 2025

Orange County health officials are currently investigating an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease at Crunch Fitness in Ocoee, Florida. Reports indicate that a cluster of illnesses has been reported in the area. Despite Crunch Fitness newly acquiring the space, history may… read more

Investigators and Hospital Scramble to Find Legionnaires’ Disease Source at The Christ Hospital

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 6, 2025

State, local, and hospital health investigators search for the Legionnaires’ disease source at The Christ Hospital. This hospital, located in Cincinnati, Ohio, has had two cases of Legionnaires’ disease in patients over the past six weeks. Between the middle of… read more