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Legionnaires Disease Hits Illinois Retirement Home
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 23, 2019
On September 12 a release was made concerning 12 cases of Legionnaires’ at a retirement home in Illinois. This is an ongoing Legionnaires Disease Illinois Retirement Home outbreak. A local news station covering the story issued the following statements: The… read more
Minnesota State Fair Ecoli Outbreak
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 17, 2019
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has announced the source of an Ecoli outbreak that has left 11 sick – 6 of which have been hospitalized and one who has developed hemolytic uremic syndrome. Those who are ill have reported… read more
Two Confirmed Legionnaires Cases in Bronx High-Rises
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 11, 2019
City officials in the Bronx area of New York are investigating two cases of Legionnaires’ Disease. Both patients reside in Tracey Towers in Norwood. While tenants have been advised the development’s water system is being currently evaluated. The Department of… read more
Avoiding Legionnaires Disease in Hotels
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 10, 2019
With the end of summer fast approaching many people set to the highways this weekend to do some exploring and while many stay with family and friends there are some who will book a room to just get away from… read more
Food Safety | September 9, 2019
Being a stay-at-home-dad, lunchtime can be a time when I get to have a bit of fun in the kitchen. The little one is asleep, even I take a break from work to eat, and sometimes there is a recipe… read more
A Glance at Cyclospora in the US
Cyclospora,Cyclospora,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 8, 2019
Spring and Summer months bring so much fun and ways to make memories. This summer we have gotten out to do so many more things outdoors and now that our boys are both getting older we are finding these day… read more
Covenant Living Legionnaires Outbreak
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 8, 2019
The Kane County of Health Department has confirmed four cases of Legionnaires disease at a retirement facility in Batavia. In a statement released by county health officials, the department is investigating the Legionnaires disease outbreak at Covenant Living at the… read more
Amador County Shigella Outbreak
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Shigella | September 8, 2019
A significant increase in acute frequent diarrhea has resulted in several cases of Shigellosis in Amador County. The County’s Environmental Health and Public Health announced the outbreak after a number of people were diagnosed with Shigellosis dysentery. Shigellosis is a… read more
Scombroid Food Poisoning Linked to Kroger Stores
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 8, 2019
The Ohio Department of Agriculture and the FDA has issued a public health alert after four cases of Scombroid food poisoning were reported in Montgomery and Franklin counties. The illnesses were sourced to Kroger stores at Austin Landing and Cornerstone… read more
PulseNet Proclaims Whole Genome Sequencing as New Gold Standard
Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog | September 7, 2019
A foodborne illness outbreak can be anywhere from 2 people falling ill from the same food source to hundreds or even thousands. When an outbreak is identified, an investigation takes place to help prevent others from becoming sick for the… read more