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New York Legionnaires Outbreaks
Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 10, 2018
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene confirmed another eight cases of Legionnaires’ disease from people living in the Lower Washington Heights district in Manhattan on Friday, October 5, 2018. Three people in the Bronx also have… read more
Washington Heights’ Second Legionnaires Outbreak
Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 10, 2018
Washington Heights is again gripped in a second Legionnaires outbreak over the course of a few months. 8 illnesses have been reported and all of them were hospitalized. However, one of them is already discharged. The infected individuals were between… read more
JBS Salmonella Beef Outbreak: A Parent’s Perspective
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | October 8, 2018
This week, I opened my computer and learned of another ground beef recall on of all days National Taco Day. Us American folks use ground beef in tacos more than most, and the news of this recall makes most people… read more
DC Legionnaires Outbreak at Retirement Home
Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 8, 2018
Life in Washington DC can be enthralling given the vast range of employment opportunities and countless leisure activities on offer. Home to the best museums in the nation, the list is endless for reasons to move to the city. People… read more
Sugar Hill Legionnaires Disease Outbreak
Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 8, 2018
The New York Health Department is presently investigating a Sugar Hill Legionnaires disease outbreak. Eight people have fallen ill over the course of five days. All eight of the victims who have been registered so far have been sent to… read more
Food Safety | October 7, 2018
Food safety is a concern for all the seasons, but since we’re quickly entering the beautiful season of autumn, it’s wise to consider the health risks. Not only is the weather changing and norovirus season about to swiftly be upon… read more
Outbreak Update – JBS Beef Salmonella Outbreak
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | October 6, 2018
Here’s the latest update in the JBS Beef Salmonella Outbreak. The United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced Thursday that meat producer JBS Tolleson, Inc. recalled over 6,937,195 pounds of beef that has been contaminated… read more
Second Washington Heights Legionnaires Disease Outbreak
Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 6, 2018
We’ve seen a lot of cases of Legionnaires’ disease this year and are representing several families and individuals who have fallen ill with Legionnaires disease. Recent events in Washington Heights, New York, are proving that the legionella bacteria is not… read more
Pinellas County Legionnaires Disease Outbreak
Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 6, 2018
Another outbreak of Legionnaires disease, but this time it’s in Pinellas County, Florida. According to the Florida Department of Health, Pinellas County is investigating two cases of legionellosis from cases both apparently living in the same apartment community. While withholding… read more
Eating Pumpkin – Make a Meal From Your Jack-O-Lantern
Food Safety | October 6, 2018
This time of year everywhere we turn there are pumpkins. Most people see them and immediately think of what they could carve from these round figures, but others wonder what they could create to eat. Some cringe at the idea… read more