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Hepatitis A Outbreak in Cache and Box Elder County, Health Officials Search for Source
Hep A,Hepatitis A,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 4, 2026
Bear River Health Department (BRHD) is investigating a hepatitis A outbreak in Cache and Box Elder County. A recent uptick in these viral cases has prompted investigators to actively monitor the situation and notify the public of the trend while… read more
Raw Milk in New Mexico is at the Center of an Investigation Surrounding the Death of a Newborn
Listeria,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Raw Milk | February 4, 2026
A Public Health Awareness News Release warns consumers about raw milk in New Mexico following the death of a newborn earlier this week. According to the missive: “Health officials believe the most likely source of infection was unpasteurized milk the… read more
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
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
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
Florida Health Finds Arsenic in Nerds Candy and Other Favorites in “Exposing Food Toxins” Study
Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog | January 28, 2026
Did you know there is arsenic in Nerds candy? I didn’t. Apparently those tiny, crunchy bursts of flavor pack more than a sweet and tangy punch. They contain arsenic. Enough arsenic that a bit over a handful puts you over… read more
Norovirus Myth versus Reality. Can You Tell Fact from Fiction?
Norovirus,Our Blog | January 23, 2026
Can you tell a norovirus myth from reality? Misinformation abounds with so many myths on the subject in the common vernacular. With 2026 starting with a strong wave of norovirus illnesses across the country, now is a good time to… read more