Outbreaks & Recalls

Salmonella Carnitas Outbreak in Chicago

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | March 8, 2019

Chicago is not my hometown, but my adopted one. I’ve come to really love this city in all its intricacies and quirks and what makes it so lovable. So when someone informs me that there is a foodborne illness afloat,… read more

Supermercado Rivera Carnitas causa brote de intoxicación alimentaria por salmonela

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | March 7, 2019

Seis personas que comieron carnitas del supermercado Supermercado Rivera el mes pasado se intoxicaron con Salmonella. Supermercado Rivera se encuentra en 4334 W. 51st St. en el vecindario Archer Heights de Chicago. Las seis personas comieron comida del mostrador de… read more

Supermercado Rivera Carnitas Cause Salmonella Food Poisoning Outbreak

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | March 7, 2019

Six people who ate carnitas from Supermercado Rivera last month have gotten Salmonella food poisoning.  Supermercado Rivera is located at 4334 W. 51st St. in Chicago’s Archer Heights neighborhood.  All six people ate food from Supermercado Rivera’s kitchen counter on… read more

Are We About to See Cyclospora Spring Again?

Cyclospora,Cyclospora,Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 1, 2019

In 2018, Cyclospora became the reason behind one of the largest outbreaks in US history. It caused a total of 761 illnesses and even caused McDonalds to stop selling salads in over 3000 locations. This outbreak occurred in July 2018…. read more

Bronx Hospital to Install New Cooling Towers

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 27, 2019

NYC health + hospitals, which is the largest public health care system in US,  announced complete installation of state-of-art antimicrobial cooling towers. These cooling towers are installed to reduce the risk of harmful bacteria like Legionella in the water system…. read more

Whirlpool Hot Tub at Waco Family YMCA Investigated for Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Water | February 27, 2019

The Waco-McClennan County Health District is investigating two cases of Legionnaires’ disease at the Waco Family YMCA located at 6800 Harvey Rd.  The CEO of YMCA of Central Texas, Rodney Martin, said, “Exposure to the Legionella bacteria may have occurred… read more

Three Diagnosed with Legionnaires’ Disease After Visit to Casselton Hotel

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Water | February 26, 2019

Nobody wants to go visit a hotel or water park and come back with a life-threatening disease. In Casselton, North Dakota, however, there have been three cases of Legionnaires’ disease directly linked to the Casselton Days Inn Hotel water park…. read more

CDC Ends its Investigation into Salmonella Chicken Outbreak

Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | February 26, 2019

CDC has ended its investigation on an ongoing Salmonella chicken outbreak that has affected 32 states and caused 129 illnesses. In the announcement, CDC also informed that the strain found in the outbreak is widespread in the chicken industry, and… read more

Wild Game Feast Food Poisoning in Iowa

Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 25, 2019

Last weekend, several people in the town of Swisher, Iowa became sickened after eating wild game at the Swisher Men’s Club annual event. The type of meats consumed included deer, turkey nuts, hog nuts, elk meatloaf, rabbit, raccoon, pheasant, turtle,… read more

Hotel Waterpark in Casselton North Dakota Linked to Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 22, 2019

Three people have been infected with Legionnaires’ Disease after visiting a hotel’s indoor waterpark in Casselton, North Dakota.  The three people were diagnosed with Legionnaires’’ Disease between January 2018 and January 2019. Here’s what you need to know about the Governors… read more