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Teacher Dies of Legionnaires’ Disease at Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 12, 2024
The tragedy of Legionnaires’ disease at Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School just before Thanksgiving and disruption of class locations has parents and staff looking for answers. The Florida State Department of Health is currently investigating the death of a teacher potentially… read more
Norovirus,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 8, 2024
An outbreak of Norovirus at Faccia Luna pizzeria and Italian restaurant that sickened at least 40 people prompted both state and local health department investigations. The Pennsylvania Department of Health via the Department of Agriculture and the State College Health… read more
More Cucumber Recalls Announced After Salmonella Outbreak Was Linked to Imported Cucumbers
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | December 6, 2024
Two more cucumber recalls have been announced since the initial SunFed Produce recall that was linked to a multi-state Salmonella outbreak. Could we see more recalls? Probably. There are several reasons we may see more cucumber recalls announced. But first,… read more
FDA Announces New E. coli Outbreak This Week. Could Leafy Greens Be to Blame?
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 6, 2024
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a new E. coli outbreak with a “not yet identified” food linked to the illnesses. The agency is still in the early stages of traceback investigation, but I have a hunch… read more
Another Taylor Farms Recall Impacts Canada. What Does It Mean For Us?
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | December 6, 2024
This week, another Taylor Farms recall was announced by the Government of Canada. This recall is directed at packaged salad products for sale in Canada. So, what does it mean for us here in the United States. It could mean… read more
Possible Hepatitis A Exposure at Buffalo Wild Wings in Monterey Park. Are You Protected?
Hep A,Hepatitis A,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 5, 2024
Just before Thanksgiving, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued an announcement of a possible hepatitis A exposure at Buffalo Wild Wings in Monterey Park. Hepatitis A can be transmitted by food handled by an infected food worker…. read more
E. coli,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 5, 2024
Rockwood E. coli Outbreak Linked to Multi-State Outbreak, Unspecified Leafy Greens is Suspected Source Additional information points to Rockwood E. coli outbreak linked to multi-state outbreak. With the cluster making up nearly a quarter of illnesses in the larger-scale outbreak,… read more
How Often Have We Seen Leafy Greens Outbreaks in Recent History?
Outbreaks & Recalls | December 4, 2024
As the pieces come together in this recent E. coli outbreak likely pointing to leafy greens, it is a great time to reflect on how often leafy green outbreaks have popped up in recent history. It almost makes you want… read more
FDA Announces an Outbreak of Salmonella Linked to Imported Cucumbers Over the Weekend
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | December 2, 2024
Over the weekend, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced an outbreak of Salmonella linked to imported cucumbers. A recall has been announced in response to these illnesses and strong correlation between becoming sick and eating certain imported cucumbers…. read more
Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 27, 2024
Reports of seven confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease in Westminster prompts local health authority to issue public warning. Here’s what we know about the recent uptick of Legionnaires’ disease in Westminster and what it means for residents and businesses in… read more