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Deadly Legionnaires’ Outbreak at Promenade Assisted Living Facility Legionnaires’ in Guilderland, NY
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 21, 2019
One person has died and another has been infected with Legionella bacteria in a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak that the Albany County Health Department has linked to the Promenade Assisted Living facility. The Promenade Assisted Living facility is located in Guilderland… read more
Food Allergens,Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 21, 2019
MakeFoodSafe.com would like to help you keep your family safe from unsafe foods. Each week we bring together a list of the current recalls. Putting recalled lots, UPC codes, and contact information for recalled products in one convenient place helps… read more
When Good Cultures Go Bad. Is Yogurt Safe When Left Out?
Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 21, 2019
Yogurt. Mmmm… That tangy, sour, versatile treat. Have it as a snack paired with fruit, jelly, nuts, honey, candy, or anything your heart desires. I fall somewhere between healthy honey drizzled Greek yogurt and what we fondly call “dirt pudding”… read more
Zombie Deer Disease? Is it Real? Is it Contagious to Humans?
Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 20, 2019
Zombie deer? Zombie Deer Disease? Is that really a thing? Sounds like something from the latest M. Night Shyamalan movie. Sadly, no. This is real problem for wild life. And it isn’t just limited to deer. Moose and elk can… read more
First Lawsuit Filed in Washington Heights Legionnaires’ Outbreak
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 19, 2019
Last Summer may be full of fun memories, vacations, and time spent with family for many people. But not everyone. For those who suffered from Legionnaires’ disease as a result of infection related to the Washington Heights Legionnaires’ outbreak, memories… read more
Georgia College Shuts Down Dining Facilities Following Reported Illnesses
Food Safety,Norovirus,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 18, 2019
Food poisoning isn’t exactly the kind of thing the average college student has time to worry about. In the midst of flu season, tests, papers, and projects, Middle Georgia health officials issued an investigation after several students at Georgia College… read more
An Unfortunate Day at the Spa: Crookston Legionnaires Outbreak
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 15, 2019
A disease is the last thing anyone wants to get at the spa. That may be what some unfortunate souls got during the recent Crookston Legionnaires Outbreak. This past January, that’s exactly what happened to four people who visited Crookston Inn… read more
Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 14, 2019
MakeFoodSafe.com would like to help you keep your family safe from unsafe foods. Each week we bring together a list of the current recalls. Putting recalled lots, UPC codes, and contact information for recalled products in one convenient place helps… read more
Drug-Resistant Brucellosis Linked to Miller’s Raw Milk
Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Raw Milk | February 14, 2019
Milk offers humans a plethora of health benefits. Milk is a rich source of calcium, has high levels of protein and vast quantities of vitamins. Unfortunately though for milk lovers in the U.S, the most recent foodborne illness outbreak is… read more
Do You Have Brucella? Pennsylvania Miller’s Biodiversity Farm Linked to Brucella in 19 States
Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Raw Milk | February 13, 2019
The investigation to help treat all of those who were exposed to the resistant strain of Brucella in infected raw (unpasteurized) milk from Miller’s Biodiversity Farm located in Quarryville, Pennsylvania continues. This investigation was initiated after a RB51 case –… read more