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Older Patients with Legionella Pneumonia and Certain Underlying Conditions Experience Higher Death Rates, Says Mayo Clinic Research

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 8, 2026

Legionella pneumonia is a serious illness. Legionnaires’ disease, the illness associated with Legionella pneumonia, has been associated with hotels, resorts, gyms, large buildings with cooling towers, and hospitals. It is especially dangerous in hospitals because the patients are likely experiencing… read more

The City College of New York Issued Legionella and Disinfection Notification, Again.

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 12, 2026

For the second time in six months, The City College of New York distributed a notification of a positive Legionella test result and subsequent disinfection. The notice referred to a cooling tower in the Marshak Science Building. But this isn’t… read more

Possible Outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease in Albuquerque, Hotel Suspected Source

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 17, 2026

A possible outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Albuquerque, New Mexico might be linked to an area hotel. Quality Inn & Suites, located at 6100 Iliff Road NW. If you have recently stayed at this hotel or one in the area… read more

Bronson Medical Hospital Investigated for Legionnaires’ Disease After Patient Diagnosed with Deadly Illness

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 4, 2026

A patient at Bronson Medical Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan has been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease after being treated at the facility. Bronson officials say that they are investigating the potential exposure with several medical officials to better understand the situation…. read more

Deadly Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak in Ector County Claims Two Lives, Sickens at Least a Dozen

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 2, 2026

At least twelve people have contracted the deadly waterborne illness, Legionnaires’ disease, in Ector County. Two people have died. The Make Food Safe Blog reported on a similar uptick in Legionnaires’ disease cases last Summer. Could these outbreaks be related?… read more

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

Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak Linked to the Village at Cedar Hill! Vermont Health Department Investigates!

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

Harrah’s Laughlin Quietly Announces Legionnaires’ Disease Concern to Potentially Impacted Guests. Again.

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