Outbreaks & Recalls

Taste Restaurant Cyclospora Outbreak

Cyclospora,Cyclospora,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 20, 2019

The local media reports that 8 confirmed cases of cyclospora infections have been linked to a South Haven, Michigan restaurant named Taste. Reports indicate that 14 additional cases are pending confirmation and may also be linked to the restaurant Taste. … read more

Bison Burger Ecoli Outbreak & Recall

E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 18, 2019

CDC, FDA, along with several state and local health partners in US are cooperating with Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to investigate a multistate Ecoli O103 and O121 outbreak linked to ground bison produced by Northfork Bison Distributions Inc. of… read more

80 Cases of Cyclospora Reported in Massachusetts

Cyclospora,Cyclospora,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 17, 2019

Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced this week that it is actively investigating a Massachusetts Cyclospora Outbreak. At this time, no food source has been identified. However, the MDPH is collaborating with the Centers for Disease Control to identify possible… read more

Buffalo Burgers Ecoli Outbreak

E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 17, 2019

Ecoli O103 and O121 are back in the news with a joint outbreak linked to imported ground bison products. Curious? Here’s what we know about the Buffalo Burgers Ecoli Outbreak: Outbreak Announcement Late yesterday, the FDA and the CDC (with… read more

Queens New York Legionnaires Outbreak

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 16, 2019

The New York Department of Health has issued a notice that two people have been linked to a Queens New York Legionnaires Outbreak. NYC Health reported that two people have been sickened in Queens within the past 12 months at… read more

Sheraton Atlanta Legionnaires Outbreak

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 16, 2019

News of an outbreak of now 10 cases of Legionnaires’ disease and a hotel shut down broke recently as the Georgia Department of Health announced its involvement in an outbreak investigation. Here’s what we know about the Sheraton Atlanta Legionnaires Outbreak:… read more

How a Food Recall Works

Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 14, 2019

Recalls for flour.  Recalls for eggs, ground beef, and more.  Every time you turn around there is another recall.  But how exactly does a recall work?  What goes into a recall?  Some of the downline notifications are fairly standard, but… read more

Cooper’s Hawk Cyclospora Illnesses Up to 80

Cyclospora,Cyclospora,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 13, 2019

Around 80 people or more have now reported contracting parasitic illness after eating out at Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant in Jacksonville, Florida. The restaurant is located in the Markets at the Town Center near St. Johns Town Center. Many… read more

Bangor Maine Legionnaires Outbreak?

Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 12, 2019

The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention announced today that the agency is actively investigating a cluster of six Legionella cases in the greater Bangor area. Here is what we currently know about this potential Bangor Maine Legionnaires Outbreak: The… read more

Lange Law Firm Hired in New York Cyclospora Outbreak

Cyclospora,Cyclospora,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 12, 2019

The Lange Law Firm has been hired by several people in the New York Cyclospora Outbreak to investigate their legal claims. The New York State Department of Health announced that it is working in collaboration with the Albany County Department… read more