Outbreaks & Recalls

Duncan Hines Salmonella Recall

Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | November 7, 2018

On Monday, the FDA announced it is working with the CDC to investigate the discovery of salmonella in Duncan Hines’ Classic White Cake Mix. Conagra Brands, the parent company for Duncan Hines, issued a voluntary recall for “Classic White,” “Classic… read more

Warren Barr Legionnaires Outbreak

Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 7, 2018

A fresh outbreak of legionnaires’ disease is affecting people in Illinois, a disease which is becoming increasingly common for Americans. Each year, about 6,100 cases of Legionnaires’ disease are reported nationwide. In Illinois, about 300 people contract Legionnaires’ disease annually…. read more

Hancock County Legionnaires Outbreak

Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 7, 2018

Four cases of Legionnaire’s disease have been confirmed in WV by the Hancock County Health Department (HCHD). The HCHD is actively searching for the source of the infection but has not yet announced a source or a list of suspects…. read more

What’s in Your Kitchen?  A Week in Recalls (Mechanical Contamination)

Outbreaks & Recalls | November 6, 2018

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.  Some recalls are issued due to undeclared allergens, which could cause serious or life-threatening allergic reaction… read more

What’s in Your Kitchen?  Whoopie Pies, Drinks, Raisins, and Chickpea Salad

Outbreaks & Recalls | November 6, 2018

What’s in Your Kitchen? 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.  Some recalls are issued due to undeclared allergens, which could cause serious… read more

Church Wedding Legionnaires Outbreak

Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 6, 2018

For most of us, we fully expect (or expected) our wedding to be one of the most magical days on earth. We painstakingly planned, spent more money that we intended to, and invited our closest, dearest friends in the effort… read more

Remember Remember the 5th of November – For Donuts!

Food Safety,Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 5, 2018

Glazed, sugared, filled, with sprinkles, and every creative variety imaginable.  Doughnuts, while they are a dentist’s dream, are a guilty pleasure for many.  What better way to celebrate than National Donut Day!  As if you needed a reason.  November 5th… read more

Nursing Home Legionnaires Outbreak – Warren Barr Residents Sick

Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 5, 2018

Residents at the Warren Barr nursing home at 1725 S. Wabash Ave in IL woke up one morning to signs around the premises saying not to use the water for bathing. Apparently, a few of the residents had contracted Legionnaire’s… read more

Legionnaires Disease Illinois Outbreak x 2

Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 4, 2018

Not one, but two outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease, believed unrelated, have been identified in IL this past week. One of these outbreaks might be connected to the Wal-Mart in Johnsburg, the other is at the Warren Barr Nursing Home. Here’s… read more

A Tale of Two Legionnaires Outbreaks

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 1, 2018

It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.  Legionnaires in Illinois is more than a tale of two cities.  Chicago and McHenry, Illinois to be exact.  For those affected, it is certainly the worst of times. … read more