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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
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