Outbreaks & Recalls

Tests Reveal the Presence of the Bacteria Responsible for Legionnaires’ Disease at Dignity Health Hospital in Nevada

Recent water testing results reveal the presence of the bacteria responsible for Legionnaires’ disease at Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican…

9 months ago

Gerber Teething Sticks Recall and Discontinuation Due to Choking Hazard

The Gerber Products Company recently discontinued and announced a Gerber Teething Sticks recall due to choking hazard. The recall was…

9 months ago

Village at Cedar Hill Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak in Windsor, Vermont

The Vermont Department of Health is investigating a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak at Village at Cedar Hill in Windsor Vermont. Legionnaires’…

9 months ago

Reports of Food Poisoning from Mexico Tipico in Port Lavaca, Texas

Reports of food poisoning from Mexico Tipico have been streaming in. Some as far back as November. With recent severe…

9 months ago

Hepatitis A Exposure at Ilili Restaurant Leaves Manhattan Patrons at Risk

The New York City Health Department issued a warning for a hepatitis A exposure at ilili Restaurant last week. Ilili…

9 months ago

What Types of Food Poisoning is Contagious?

Food poisoning occurs when people consume food or water contaminated with harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites, or toxins. While most foodborne…

9 months ago

Check Your Pantry! HEB, Trader Joe’s, Van Camp®, and Genova® Canned Tuna Recall Due to Botulism Risk

Check your pantry for a canned tuna recall affecting several major brands. A major tuna manufacturer initiated a recall that…

9 months ago

Two Outbreaks of Legionnaires’ Disease in Orange County

Two outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease in Orange County California have recently surfaced. One in the Westminster area. Another in the…

9 months ago

There is Another Listeria Outbreak but No Word Yet on the Source

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have added yet another Listeria outbreak to their investigation table. This one comes…

10 months ago

Is The Scare Over Lead in Cinnamon Over? Check Your Pantry!

About this time last year parents were worried about lead in cinnamon flavored applesauce pouches. Is that scare over? Unfortunately,…

10 months ago