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Deadly Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak in Ector County Claims Two Lives, Sickens at Least a Dozen
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 2, 2026
At least twelve people have contracted the deadly waterborne illness, Legionnaires’ disease, in Ector County. Two people have died. The Make Food Safe Blog reported on a similar uptick in Legionnaires’ disease cases last Summer. Could these outbreaks be related?… read more
Two Residents from Cherokee Apartments in Yorkville Test Positive for Legionnaires’ Disease
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 2, 2026
So far, two residents from the Cherokee Apartments, located in Yorkville, New York, have tested positive for Legionnaires’ disease. When more than one case is reported in an area within a 12-month period, it prompts an investigation. Why does NYC… read more
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 2, 2026
The Vermont Health Department is investigating the Village at Cedar Hill. A long-term care facility located in Windsor. Several patients have been diagnosed with a serious, sometimes fatal lung infection called Legionnaires’ disease. This illness, unlike other contagious respiratory illnesses,… read more
At Least One Resident at Shapiro Developmental Center Sick with Legionnaires’ Disease
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | January 31, 2026
At least one resident at Shapiro Developmental Center has fallen sick with a deadly pneumonia-like illness known as Legionnaires’ disease. Why is one confirmed illness at a health care facility a big issue? This lung infection is often caused by… read more
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | January 29, 2026
Harrah’s Laughlin, a bustling hotel resort center in the Colorado River Community of Laughlin, Nevada makes an appearance on the Make Food Safe Blog again. In May 2025 we reported that at least three guests contracted deadly Legionella bacterial infections… read more
Does This Tuna Recall Give You Déjà Vu?
Botulism,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | January 22, 2026
Regular consumers of canned Genova brand seafood may feel some déjà vu after discovering another tuna recall for the same exact products for botulism risk. If you routinely stock this canned yellowfin product, you may have been notified of another… read more
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Live it Up Super Greens!
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | January 15, 2026
The most recent Salmonella outbreak investigation has been linked to a dietary supplement called Live it Up Super Greens. This product, primarily sold online, has been linked to an ongoing U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) multi-state outbreak investigation. One… read more
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | January 14, 2026
Homemade mayonnaise is the likely source of an outbreak that has sickened at least 50 with a foodborne illness. The outbreak has been linked to an unauthorized food business in Mendoza. While this outbreak took place in Argentina and doesn’t… read more
Norovirus Outbreak on Rotterdam Cruise Marks First Cruise Ship Outbreak of the Year!
Norovirus,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | January 14, 2026
Recent announcement of a norovirus outbreak on Rotterdam cruise marks the first cruise ship outbreak of the year, says The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Voyage Sanitation Program (VSP). Is this an ominous start to the year? How… read more
International Nestle Formula Recall Due to Ingredient Issue. Could It Impact the U.S.?
Bacillus,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | January 8, 2026
A recent Nestle formula recall has impacted the international community, putting babies across the world at risk. While this is not yet a problem in the United State, it could be. The recall was initiated because an ingredient used in… read more