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Village at Cedar Hill Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak in Windsor, Vermont
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 16, 2025
The Vermont Department of Health is investigating a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak at Village at Cedar Hill in Windsor Vermont. Legionnaires’ disease is a serious and preventable illness, particularly dangerous to the elderly and those with certain health conditions. What do… read more
Reports of Food Poisoning from Mexico Tipico in Port Lavaca, Texas
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | February 16, 2025
Reports of food poisoning from Mexico Tipico have been streaming in. Some as far back as November. With recent severe illnesses and hospitalizations, a food poisoning lawsuit is likely coming to Port Lavaca, Texas. Here’s what we know so far… read more
Hepatitis A Exposure at Ilili Restaurant Leaves Manhattan Patrons at Risk
Hepatitis A,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 15, 2025
The New York City Health Department issued a warning for a hepatitis A exposure at ilili Restaurant last week. Ilili Restaurant, known for its “authentic Lebanese Mediterranean” fare, may have served up more than what’s on the menu. Here’s what… read more
What Types of Food Poisoning is Contagious?
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 13, 2025
Food poisoning occurs when people consume food or water contaminated with harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites, or toxins. While most foodborne illnesses result from contaminated food, some types are contagious and can spread from person to person through direct contact, poor… read more
Check Your Pantry! HEB, Trader Joe’s, Van Camp®, and Genova® Canned Tuna Recall Due to Botulism Risk
Botulism,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 12, 2025
Check your pantry for a canned tuna recall affecting several major brands. A major tuna manufacturer initiated a recall that affects several private labels. Do you have canned tuna in your pantry? Now is the time to check those labels,… read more
Two Outbreaks of Legionnaires’ Disease in Orange County
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | January 29, 2025
Two outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease in Orange County California have recently surfaced. One in the Westminster area. Another in the Tiburon Homes community. Legionnaires’ disease is a serious pneumonia-like illness generally associated with man-made water systems. Two recent outbreaks of… read more
There is Another Listeria Outbreak but No Word Yet on the Source
Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | January 20, 2025
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have added yet another Listeria outbreak to their investigation table. This one comes after several others recently closed and one other under active investigation. On top of the other three still on the… read more
Is The Scare Over Lead in Cinnamon Over? Check Your Pantry!
Outbreaks & Recalls | January 15, 2025
About this time last year parents were worried about lead in cinnamon flavored applesauce pouches. Is that scare over? Unfortunately, no. While the cluster of illnesses involving WanaBana, Schnucks, and Weis cinnamon applesauce pouches manufactured by Austrofood may have been… read more
Certain Members of Congress Find Boar’s Head’s Response to Listeria Outbreak Questions Lacking
Listeria,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | January 15, 2025
Boar’s Head’s response to a formal letter from Congress is found lacking, says Rep. DeLauro and other members of the legislative body. An evasive move that leads to more questions than answers and concerns over the future safety of products… read more
Norovirus,Outbreaks & Recalls | January 5, 2025
Denver United Airlines employees participating in a holiday party fell sick. Experts suspect norovirus was the cause of their gastrointestinal illnesses. To complicate things further, a strict holiday leave policy may have put passengers at risk for this highly contagious… read more