Outbreaks & Recalls

Teacher Dies of Legionnaires’ Disease at Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School

The tragedy of Legionnaires’ disease at Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School just before Thanksgiving and disruption of class locations has parents…

6 months ago

State and Local Health Departments Are Investigating Norovirus at Faccia Luna After At Least 40 People Fall Sick

An outbreak of Norovirus at Faccia Luna pizzeria and Italian restaurant that sickened at least 40 people prompted both state…

6 months ago

More Cucumber Recalls Announced After Salmonella Outbreak Was Linked to Imported Cucumbers

Two more cucumber recalls have been announced since the initial SunFed Produce recall that was linked to a multi-state Salmonella…

6 months ago

FDA Announces New E. coli Outbreak This Week. Could Leafy Greens Be to Blame?

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a new E. coli outbreak with a “not yet identified” food…

6 months ago

Another Taylor Farms Recall Impacts Canada. What Does It Mean For Us?

This week, another Taylor Farms recall was announced by the Government of Canada. This recall is directed at packaged salad…

6 months ago

Possible Hepatitis A Exposure at Buffalo Wild Wings in Monterey Park. Are You Protected?

Just before Thanksgiving, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued an announcement of a possible hepatitis A exposure…

6 months ago

Rockwood E. coli Outbreak Linked to Multi-State Outbreak, Unspecified Leafy Greens is Suspected Source

Rockwood E. coli Outbreak Linked to Multi-State Outbreak, Unspecified Leafy Greens is Suspected Source Additional information points to Rockwood E.…

6 months ago

How Often Have We Seen Leafy Greens Outbreaks in Recent History?

As the pieces come together in this recent E. coli outbreak likely pointing to leafy greens, it is a great…

6 months ago

FDA Announces an Outbreak of Salmonella Linked to Imported Cucumbers Over the Weekend

Over the weekend, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced an outbreak of Salmonella linked to imported cucumbers. A…

7 months ago

Orange County Health Care Agency Reports Seven Confirmed Cases of Legionnaires’ Disease in Westminster

Reports of seven confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease in Westminster prompts local health authority to issue public warning. Here’s what…

7 months ago