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Central Harlem Legionnaires Outbreak – SOURCE FOUND!!
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog | August 19, 2021
This week, the Health Department is currently investigating a community cluster of Legionnaires’ disease in Central Harlem (zip codes 10037 and 10039) and bordering communities. Here’s what we know in this Central Harlem Legionnaires Outbreak: UPDATE – SOURCE FOUND in… read more
Ramada by Wyndham Albert Lea Legionnaires Outbreak
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 9, 2021
The Minnesota Department of Health announced today their investigation into a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak linked to the Ramada by Wyndham Albert Lea in Minnesota. Thus far, two cases have been confirmed as part of this Ramada by Wyndham Albert Lea… read more
Cooked Chicken Listeria Outbreak
Listeria,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 3, 2021
On July 2, 2021, the CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced their investigation a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections. This PreCooked Chicken Listeria Outbreak… read more
Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | June 26, 2021
The CDC and FDA have identified another Salmonella outbreak – this one linked to Frozen Cooked Shrimp products. This Salmonella Shrimp Outbreak comes after an import alert back in March. Here’s what we know: Quick Facts: Illnesses: 6 Hospitalizations: 2… read more
Several Maquoketa Iowa Children Have E. coli – Source a Mystery
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 10, 2021
Several news outlets out of Maquoketa, Iowa are reporting severe E. coli illnesses in children – some of which have developed a rare, life-threatening complication. Some of these children have developed hemolytic uremic syndrome, or HUS, which can lead to… read more
Suspected Outbreak Linked to Raw Breaded Stuffed Chicken
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | May 21, 2021
The USDA has announced that there is a suspected Raw Breaded Stuffed Chicken Salmonella Outbreak currently under investigation. At this time, there are no details surrounding this outbreak, apart from the identified food source. More information will be forthcoming as… read more
Seattle E. coli Outbreak, 7 Children Sick (Updated)
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | May 5, 2021
Just today, King County announced a Seattle E. coli Outbreak. Public Health is investigating a new cluster of seven children infected with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (also known as STEC) in King County. All cases are currently under 14 years… read more
Jule’s Cashew Brie Salmonella Outbreak
Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | April 23, 2021
There are 5 people sick in the Jule’s Cashew Brie Salmonella Outbreak. The outbreak link was announced today by the CDC and a contemporaneous recall was also announced. The Jule’s Cashew Brie Salmonella Outbreak Fast Facts: Five people infected with… read more
Non-viral Hepatitis Linked to Bottled Alkaline Water
Hepatitis A | April 23, 2021
The Food and Drug Administration is investigating cases of non-viral hepatitis that may be linked to bottled alkaline water, according to a press release put out by that agency. The FDA was first alerted to the problem on March 13th…. read more