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Chesterfield Virginia Legionnaires Outbreak: 2 More Schools Test Positive
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 30, 2019
ABC 8 of Richmond, Virginia broke the story on August 30 that two more schools have tested positive for legionella bacteria in the Chesterfield Virginia Legionnaires Outbreak. In two meetings this week, Chesterfield officials admitted two more schools tested positive… read more
Outpost Natural Foods Salmonella Outbreak
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 30, 2019
4 people have contracted Salmonella in the Outpost Natural Foods Salmonella Outbreak in Milwaukee. A Salmonella lawyer says that Salmonella lawsuits are likely. Outpost Natural Foods Salmonella Outbreak After Outpost Natural Foods’ main kitchen tested positive for Salmonella, Wisconsin suspended the… read more
Raw Milk is Bad from BAD Farms
Campylobacter,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Raw Milk | August 30, 2019
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is advising consumers that raw whole milk purchased from BAD Farms in Kempton may be contaminated with campylobacter bacteria and should be discarded immediately. Here’s what we know about the Campylobacter scare from Bad Farms… read more
2019 Texas Cyclospora Outbreak
Cyclospora,Cyclospora,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 29, 2019
Hidalgo County, Texas is in the midst of an outbreak of illness caused by the foodborne parasite cyclospora, according to public health officials and local news reports. Here’s what you need to know about the 2019 Texas Cyclospora Outbreak: Speaking… read more
Chicken Listeria Outbreak Hits U.S.?
Our Blog | August 25, 2019
A chicken listeria outbreak may be brewing in the United States and Canada. Early last week, Canada announced a listeria outbreak connected to cooked diced chicken. Within days, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced… read more
Canadian Chicken Listeria Outbreak
Listeria,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 25, 2019
Canadian health authorities have announced that a cluster of Listeria infections appears to be linked to Rosemount brand cooked diced chicken. The product is now under recall. But it appears there is much we all need to know about this… read more
Gershen Apartments Legionnaires Outbreak
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 21, 2019
Gershen Apartments, a senior housing complex for seniors and people with disabilities, is under the microscope after 3 cases of Legionnaires disease were confirmed at the facility within the past 13 months. The New Jersey Department of Health is working… read more
Mendham Golf & Tennis Club Hepatitis Outbreak
Our Blog | August 16, 2019
Nearly two dozen people have been sickened by the Mendham Golf & Tennis Club Hepatitis Outbreak in the last month. That number could change of course but right now stands at 23. How did so many people fall ill though?… read more
Yucatan Taco Closed Amid Bad Health Inspection
Food Safety,Our Blog | August 15, 2019
The Yucatan Taco restaurant on West Magnolia Avenue was temporarily closed after a routine health inspection. The 11-year old restaurant was shut down after several violations including inadequate refrigeration were found. The restaurant will remain closed until refrigeration repairs are… read more
Routine Testing Finds Legionella at Wayne State University
Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 15, 2019
For Wayne State University, vigilance is paying off. Routine testing discovered heightened levels of Legionella bacteria in the Old Main cooling tower and the tower has been temporarily shut down for disinfection. Last year, late May, a WSU employee was… read more