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Two Residents from Cherokee Apartments in Yorkville Test Positive for Legionnaires’ Disease
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 2, 2026
So far, two residents from the Cherokee Apartments, located in Yorkville, New York, have tested positive for Legionnaires’ disease. When more than one case is reported in an area within a 12-month period, it prompts an investigation. Why does NYC… read more
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 2, 2026
The Vermont Health Department is investigating the Village at Cedar Hill. A long-term care facility located in Windsor. Several patients have been diagnosed with a serious, sometimes fatal lung infection called Legionnaires’ disease. This illness, unlike other contagious respiratory illnesses,… read more
At Least One Resident at Shapiro Developmental Center Sick with Legionnaires’ Disease
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | January 31, 2026
At least one resident at Shapiro Developmental Center has fallen sick with a deadly pneumonia-like illness known as Legionnaires’ disease. Why is one confirmed illness at a health care facility a big issue? This lung infection is often caused by… read more
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | January 29, 2026
Harrah’s Laughlin, a bustling hotel resort center in the Colorado River Community of Laughlin, Nevada makes an appearance on the Make Food Safe Blog again. In May 2025 we reported that at least three guests contracted deadly Legionella bacterial infections… read more
Legionnaires’ Cases Increase as Do Deaths at The Christ Hospital
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | January 4, 2026
Three patient deaths uncovered as The Christ Hospital and health official investigate the source of Legionnaires’ disease at the facility. In November, news outlets exposed a growing situation. An unknown source of Legionella bacteria that was connected to at least… read more
Investigators and Hospital Scramble to Find Legionnaires’ Disease Source at The Christ Hospital
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 6, 2025
State, local, and hospital health investigators search for the Legionnaires’ disease source at The Christ Hospital. This hospital, located in Cincinnati, Ohio, has had two cases of Legionnaires’ disease in patients over the past six weeks. Between the middle of… read more
Legionnaires’ Disease at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio! What You Need to Know!
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 4, 2025
At least two cases of Legionnaires’ Disease at The Christ Hospital have local and state health departments looking for answers. What exactly IS Legionnaires’ Disease? Why is Legionnaires’ disease in a hospital setting especially dangerous? How do you get Legionnaires’… read more
Legionnaires’ Disease at Tazewell County Jail Prompts Immediate Action
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 12, 2025
A recent death prompts action in response to Legionnaires’ disease at Tazewell County Jail. Preventative and reactionary measures are being employed to reduce the risk of staff, detainees, and visitors. How was the infection discovered? What exactly is Legionnaires’ disease,… read more
Rainwater in Cooling Towers a Potential Source of Contamination, Regular Maintenance Reduces Risk
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 26, 2025
Rainwater in cooling towers following recent heavy rains are just one of the potential sources of Legionella contamination in Central Harlem building systems. Some experts point to this phenomenon as the reason for the recent deadly Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in… read more
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 26, 2025
Parkchester South Condominiums are now the subject of another Legionnaires’ disease cluster in the Bronx. Apparently unrelated to the Central Harlem Outbreak cluster that has sickened over 100 people and claimed six lives so far. While the Central Harlem cases… read more