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10 Sick in Long Island Legionnaires’ Outbreak

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 18, 2021

On October 15, 2021, the Nassau County Department of Health (NCDOH) announced it is currently investigating 10 cases of Legionellosis in a one-mile radius of Wantagh Avenue and Old Jerusalem Road on the Levittown-Wantagh border. The cluster was identified for… read more

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Statistics

Our Blog | September 30, 2021

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common long-term or recurrent disorder of gastrointestinal (GI) functioning that affects 10 to 15 percent of the population. It is characterized by abdominal pain or discomfort, bloating or gas, diarrhea, and constipation. If you’ve… read more

Salmonella Oranienburg Outbreak – Source Found?

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | September 17, 2021

The FDA announced today on its “Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks” table that there are two more outbreaks of Salmonella, source still unknown. Here is everything we know about the Salmonella Oranienburg Outbreak: Salmonella Oranienburg Outbreak Traceback efforts on the… read more

Salmonella Thompson Outbreak and Salmonella Oranienburg Outbreak

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | September 16, 2021

The FDA announced today on its “Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks” table that there are two more outbreaks of Salmonella, source still unknown. Here is everything we know about the Salmonella Thompson Outbreak and Salmonella Oranienburg Outbreak: Salmonella Thompson Outbreak… read more

Potters Pond Campylobacter Outbreak

Campylobacter,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 14, 2021

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island of Environmental Management (DEM) are announcing the immediate closure of the Potters Pond (GA10PP), located in South Kingstown, to all shellfish harvesting. The pond will remain closed until further… read more

NetCost Market Deli Listeria Outbreak

Listeria,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 13, 2021

The New York City Health Department is investigating a cluster of three listeriosis patients with clinical isolates highly related by whole genome sequencing who all reside in Brooklyn. All three patients purchased ready-to-eat food from the deli counter at the… read more

At Least 8 Sick in La Mex Salmonella Outbreak

Our Blog,Salmonella | September 12, 2021

This week, the Grundy County Health Department issued a public notice that it is investigating a cluster of individuals with documented Salmonella potentially linked to a Morris, Illinois restaurant. The health agency identified at least eight Salmonella cases in Grundy… read more

Italian-style Meats Salmonella Outbreak

Our Blog | August 26, 2021

Italian style meats really are delicious. Recently however, meats like salami, coppa, prosciutto, and pepperoni have been linked to a multi-state Salmonella outbreak that has resulted in 36 illnesses across 16 states. Here is what we know about this Italian-style… read more

Jackson County Ecoli Outbreak, Children Among those Sick

E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 26, 2021

News broke that Jackson County is dealing with an E. coli outbreak. Fifteen people across Jackson County have infected with E.coli including ten people have been hospitalized. Here is what we know about this Jackson County Ecoli Outbreak: Media Reports… read more

Central Harlem Legionnaires Outbreak – SOURCE FOUND!!

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog | August 19, 2021

This week, the Health Department is currently investigating a community cluster of Legionnaires’ disease in Central Harlem (zip codes 10037 and 10039) and bordering communities. Here’s what we know in this Central Harlem Legionnaires Outbreak: UPDATE – SOURCE FOUND in… read more