Shigella

Could Your Food Poisoning Be Harder to Treat? Drug-Resistant Shigella Infections on the Rise!

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Science,Shigella | May 6, 2026

A drug-resistant Shigella strain is spreading across the United States. Making food poisoning infections caused by this germ difficult to treat. Why? In addition to being increasingly antimicrobial resistant, there is no approved treatment for the germ. So, where does… read more

Shigella Outbreak in Broome County Has Local Health Department Concerned

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Shigella | March 2, 2026

This week, health officials warned locals of a Shigella outbreak in Broome County. The number of cases over the past six months have quadrupled what the area sees in a typical year. While currently unknown, laboratory data suggests a common… read more

Uptick of Cases Involving Shigellosis in Maine, Public Health Advisory Issued!

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Shigella | November 28, 2025

A Public Health Advisory went out to health care providers about an uptick in cases involving shigellosis in Maine. In addition to information about the recent cases compared to historical trends, The state Department of Health and Human Services and… read more

The Web’s Most Searched Questions About Shigella

Our Blog,Shigella | December 4, 2024

Hi there! Welcome to MakeFoodSafe.com, where we help people who have become sick with food poisoning. Today, we are here to answer the web’s most searched questions about Shigella. Here we go! What is Shigella? At the top of the… read more

What to Do During a Shigella Outbreak

Outbreaks & Recalls,Shigella | October 16, 2024

Those in areas with an active outbreak may be wondering what to do during a Shigella outbreak as the number of illnesses rise. Understanding what the symptoms are so that you can respond right away can help prevent additional infections… read more

How Often is Shigella Infection Spread by Food Workers and How Exactly Does It Happen?

Our Blog,Shigella | October 16, 2024

How often is Shigella infection spread by food workers and how exactly does it happen? A question many are pondering as the numbers of Shigella cases are rising in certain parts of the country. While specific statistical analysis of this… read more

Shigella Outbreak at LongHorn Steakhouse Sickens Nearly 70, Sending 9 So Far to the Hospital!

Outbreaks & Recalls,Shigella | October 15, 2024

A Shigella outbreak at LongHorn Steakhouse in Fairview, Illinois may be responsible for as many as 70 illnesses. So far, nine have been so serious the patients required hospitalization. While the restaurant has remained closed since early October, more reports… read more

LongHorn Steakhouse Remains Closed Amid Shigella Outbreak

Outbreaks & Recalls,Shigella | October 6, 2024

A Metro East restaurant, LongHorn Steakhouse remains closed following Shigella illnesses and hospitalizations linked to the establishment. While the restaurant was rumored to open shortly after the investigation, LongHorn Steakhouse remains closed for the foreseeable future. Here’s what we know… read more

Longhorn Steakhouse Shigella Outbreak

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Shigella | October 2, 2024

In today’s press reports, the St. Clair County Health Department is investigating the cause of a cluster of gastrointestinal illnesses among customers who dined at the LongHorn Steakhouse in Fairview Heights. Here is everything we know about this Longhorn Steakhouse… read more

Fourth Death Announced in Jacksonville Zoo Shigella Outbreak

Our Blog,Shigella | October 1, 2024

A fourth gorilla death has been announced connected to the Jacksonville Zoo Shigella outbreak. Tragedy continues spread as zoo staff struggle to contain the highly contagious illness. Three-Year-Old Kevin Latest to Succumb to Illness in Jacksonville Zoo Shigella Outbreak Jacksonville… read more