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New York City Health Department Investigates Legionnaires’ Disease in Central Harlem
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 27, 2025
The New York City Health Department is currently investigating a community cluster of Legionnaires’ disease in Central Harlem. So far, there have been five confirmed cases, several others with pending test results, and likely more unreported in the community. All… read more
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 27, 2025
Residents of a Dearborn retirement community were notified last week of recent cases involving Legionnaires’ disease at Allegria Village. Two residents tested positive for the waterborne pneumonia-like illness. Reports say those residents died following hospitalization. “Village Administration” notified residents of… read more
Uptick of Legionnaires’ Disease in Odessa
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 7, 2025
A recent uptick of Legionnaires’ disease in Odessa has local health officials warning residents. Here’s what we know about Legionnaires’ disease in Odessa and what to do if you begin experiencing symptoms. Legionnaires’ Disease in Odessa The Ector County Health… read more
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog | June 3, 2025
A recent study explains potential new method for decontaminating Legionella bacteria and similar hardy environmental pathogens. A game changer for chronic offending sources of Legionnaires’ disease. But this method will also likely work on other, similar pathogens. Legionella Bacteria Is… read more
Nearly 200 Residents Evacuated Due to Legionella at Genesis St. Joseph in Town of Trumbull
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 13, 2025
The Town of Trumble evacuated nearly 200 residents due to concerns of Legionella at Genesis St. Joseph in response to reports from the Connecticut Department of Public Health. Health officials warned The Town of Trumble of a water issue, prompting… read more
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 17, 2025
Recent water testing results reveal the presence of the bacteria responsible for Legionnaires’ disease at Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican Hospital’s Siena Campus. What does this mean? And why is this a more serious situation for a hospital? Here’s what… read more
Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak from Water Tools Sicken More Than 30 Workers
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 26, 2024
A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak from water tools sickens more than 30 factory workers in South Carolina. An unusual source of this type of illness. However, these findings pose a warning for similar manufacturers and a need for precautions, says a… read more
The Web’s Most Searched Questions About Legionnaires’ Disease
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog | December 2, 2024
Hi there! Welcome to MakeFoodSafe.com, where we help people who have become sick with food poisoning. Today, we are here to answer the web’s most searched questions about Legionnaires’ disease. Let’s get started! What is Legionnaires’ Disease? Legionnaires’ disease has… read more
Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 27, 2024
Reports of seven confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease in Westminster prompts local health authority to issue public warning. Here’s what we know about the recent uptick of Legionnaires’ disease in Westminster and what it means for residents and businesses in… read more
Legionnaires’ Disease at Evanston YMCA Sickens at Least Two, Possibly More
Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 16, 2024
The Evanston Health and Human Services Department is currently investigating two cases of Legionnaires’ disease at Evanston YMCA but more cases are likely. The serious pnuemonial illness was linked to the facility’s hot water supply. Evanston YMCA remains closed during… read more