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Legionnaires’ Disease at Tazewell County Jail Prompts Immediate Action
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 12, 2025
A recent death prompts action in response to Legionnaires’ disease at Tazewell County Jail. Preventative and reactionary measures are being employed to reduce the risk of staff, detainees, and visitors. How was the infection discovered? What exactly is Legionnaires’ disease,… read more
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Vibrio | October 12, 2025
Health officials have reported a rise in Vibrio cases in St. Mary’s County. Ongoing reports of Vibrio illnesses reported to St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) have prompted a public safety alert. How do you get Vibrio infections? How serious… read more
Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog | October 9, 2025
Recent changes to pre-harvest water requirements for domestically grown produce may help improve the safety of our food supply. Irrigation water is a common source of foodborne outbreaks in the United States. The recent update to pre-harvest water requirements is… read more
The FDA Response to Cesium-137 Contamination Risk, Explained
Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 8, 2025
News of the FDA response to Cesium-137 contamination has come from the agency this week. The agency has announced that they are exercising the rights to certain historically unused tools to protect American consumers from this radioactive threat to the… read more
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 7, 2025
A cluster of Legionnaires’ disease at Alden Valley Ridge Rehabilitation Center and the surrounding area prompts Health Department investigation. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is assisting DuPage County Health Department in investigating these illnesses. Here’s what we know… read more
FDA Issues Public Safety Advisory for Black Sheep Egg Company, Salmonella Risk
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | October 2, 2025
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns consumers of Black Sheep Egg Company Salmonella risk. A recall for these eggs has been initiated. Why did the FDA make this Public Safety Advisory announcement? What products are involved in this… read more
Norovirus,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 2, 2025
An outbreak of norovirus on Serenade of the Seas, a Royal Caribbean International Cruise, created a memorable trip for many. Unfortunately, not all memories are good ones. In this case, nearly 100 people became sick with a foodborne illness known… read more
A Case of Vibrio at Lam’s Seafood Asian Market Prompts King County Foodborne Illness Announcement
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Vibrio | October 1, 2025
A case of Vibrio at Lam’s Seafood Asian Market in Seattle has the King County Public Health Department warning residents. While the warmer months are coming to a close, raw oysters are still vulnerable to foodborne pathogens. Vibrio, norovirus, and… read more
FDA Quietly Closes Deadly E. coli Outbreak Investigation, Report Highly Redacted
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 30, 2025
An E. coli outbreak investigation that has been ongoing since April was quietly closed in August. Despite nearly a dozen cases, several severe illnesses, and one death, the investigation did not uncover a food source. The information obtained from the… read more
Listeria,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 30, 2025
Check your freezers! The deadly Listeria outbreak associated with prepared pasta meals has been linked to new products. More Walmart meals and a new Trader Joe’s meal has been recalled. A potential ingredient source has been identified. Initial Reports of… read more