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Yersinia Outbreak Possibly Linked to Creamworks Creamery

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Yersinia | July 22, 2019

Residents in Pennsylvania, before you pour milk in your coffee or cereal bowl this morning, check the label first. The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued a public health alert warning residents from drinking milk from a Wayne County dairy farm… read more

Taste Restaurant Cyclospora Outbreak

Cyclospora,Cyclospora,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 20, 2019

The local media reports that 8 confirmed cases of cyclospora infections have been linked to a South Haven, Michigan restaurant named Taste. Reports indicate that 14 additional cases are pending confirmation and may also be linked to the restaurant Taste. … read more

Buffalo Burgers Ecoli Outbreak

E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 17, 2019

Ecoli O103 and O121 are back in the news with a joint outbreak linked to imported ground bison products. Curious? Here’s what we know about the Buffalo Burgers Ecoli Outbreak: Outbreak Announcement Late yesterday, the FDA and the CDC (with… read more

Sheraton Atlanta Legionnaires Outbreak

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 16, 2019

News of an outbreak of now 10 cases of Legionnaires’ disease and a hotel shut down broke recently as the Georgia Department of Health announced its involvement in an outbreak investigation. Here’s what we know about the Sheraton Atlanta Legionnaires Outbreak:… read more

Manhattan Plaza Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak?

Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 12, 2019

According to CBS news, two residents of Manhattan Plaza, 400 West 43rd Street, have been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease.  People ages 50 and older, with chronic lung disease or weakened immune systems are especially vulnerable to Legionnaires’ disease. Here’s what… read more

There’s Another Salmonella Papaya Outbreak

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 29, 2019

The end of the week brought yet another repeat offender – papayas. Yes, there is another Salmonella Papaya Outbreak. Yes, it is imported papayas. Yes, we are doing another face palm. Here’s everything we know at this time: The Announcement… read more

Advocate Christ Legionnaires Disease Outbreak

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 27, 2019

In breaking news, the Illinois Department of Health announced that it is investigating multiple cases of Legionnaires’ disease linked to Advocate Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Three patients and an employee at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn… read more

Legionnaire’s Marches on Mount Carmel Grove City Hospital

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 14, 2019

When you go to a hospital, the hope is that you’ll get better. You do not expect to catch your death from the hospital water. For at least one patient, they caught a water born bacterial infection at the hospital… read more

Elite Childcare Academy Salmonella Outbreak

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 5, 2019

A local daycare closed its doors today following a Salmonella outbreak in Omaha, Nebraska.According to local media, the Douglas County Health Department confirmed its launch of an investigation into the outbreak. The number of illnesses and exact source of the outbreak… read more

5 Dead, 22 Ill in Legionnaires Disease Outbreak in Union County, New Jersey

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 24, 2019

Hot off the presses! The New Jersey Department of Health has announced a fatal Union County Legionnaires Disease outbreak. Here’s What You Need to Know Public health officials are investigating a cluster of Legionnaires disease among people who live in¾or… read more