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NetCost Market Deli Listeria Outbreak
September 13, 2021
The New York City Health Department is investigating a cluster of three listeriosis patients with clinical isolates highly related by whole genome sequencing who all reside in Brooklyn. All three patients purchased ready-to-eat food from the deli counter at the… read more
El Sombrero Salmonella Outbreak
September 12, 2021
The McHenry County Department of Health issued a notice of reporting a foodborne illness outbreak of a gastrointestinal illness caused by Salmonella. The illness has been linked to El Sombrero, 314 Lincoln Ave, Fox River Grove. Here is what we know… read more
At Least 8 Sick in La Mex Salmonella Outbreak
September 12, 2021
This week, the Grundy County Health Department issued a public notice that it is investigating a cluster of individuals with documented Salmonella potentially linked to a Morris, Illinois restaurant. The health agency identified at least eight Salmonella cases in Grundy… read more
Italian-style Meats Salmonella Outbreak
August 26, 2021
Italian style meats really are delicious. Recently however, meats like salami, coppa, prosciutto, and pepperoni have been linked to a multi-state Salmonella outbreak that has resulted in 36 illnesses across 16 states. Here is what we know about this Italian-style… read more
Jackson County Ecoli Outbreak, Children Among those Sick
August 26, 2021
News broke that Jackson County is dealing with an E. coli outbreak. Fifteen people across Jackson County have infected with E.coli including ten people have been hospitalized. Here is what we know about this Jackson County Ecoli Outbreak: Media Reports… read more
August 10, 2021
Oysters have been around for millions of years and have been considered a delicacy by people all over the world for generations. Scientists report evidence of shellfish dinners dating back 164,000 years ago. Vibrio, however, has only been documented since… read more
Potential Portillo’s Ecoli Outbreak
August 8, 2021
The Chicago Tribune reported this last week that the Illinois Department of Public Health is looking into whether a recent E. coli outbreak is linked to a Portillo’s in Glendale Heights. Here is everything we know about this Potential Portillo’s… read more
July 31, 2021
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare neurological disorder in which the network of nerves located outside of the brain and spinal cord, known as the peripheral nervous system, are mistakenly attacked by the body’s immune system. GBS cases can range… read more
July 29, 2021
The CDC and FDA have found the link to one of the mystery Ecoli outbreaks – cake mix! Here’s what we know about this Cake Mix Ecoli Outbreak: Cake Mix Ecoli Outbreak As of July 27, 2021, 16 people infected… read more
Hurricane Harbor Splashtown Chemical Spill
July 17, 2021
The Harris County Fire Marshalls of Spring, Texas, a suburb of Houston, Texas, have announced that around 80 people are undergoing medical decontamination after an unknown chemical spilled in a pool area at Hurricane Harbor Splashtown. Initial reports mentioned 60… read more