legionnaires’ disease

Reports of Legionnaires’ Disease in Baltimore Government Buildings

Our Blog | January 24, 2025

Concerns over Legionnaires’ disease in Baltimore grow as an inmate is diagnosed with the illness. This comes just weeks after Legionella, the bacteria responsible for Legionnaires’ disease was found in the water supply for three Baltimore City buildings and three… read more

Legionnaires Cases Rise in Some California Cities

Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog | January 18, 2025

Legionnaires Cases Rise in Some California Cities; as reported by CBS News Los Angeles, seven residents from a particular northwest corner of Westminster have contracted the bacteria lung infection, with the Orange County California Health Care Agency drawing focus to… 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

Private Hot Tubs on Cruise Ships May Carry Legionnaires Risk

Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog | December 12, 2024

Private hot tubs on cruise ships may carry Legionnaires risk, but why? CDC researchers found that different cleaning protocols are often used for private hot tubs, contributing to a number of cruise ship Legionnaires disease outbreaks. Two outbreaks of Legionnaires… read more

Teacher Dies of Legionnaires’ Disease at Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 12, 2024

The tragedy of Legionnaires’ disease at Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School just before Thanksgiving and disruption of class locations has parents and staff looking for answers. The Florida State Department of Health is currently investigating the death of a teacher potentially… 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

Legionnaires’ Disease at Pleasant Ridge Manor Prompts Response

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 23, 2024

Erie County Department of Health notified a local long-term care facility of Legionnaires’ disease at Pleasant Ridge Manor after a former patient became sick. The announcement prompted a response to this diagnosis. Legionnaires’ Disease at Pleasant Ridge Manor Pleasant Ridge… read more

Legionnaires’ Disease at HutsonWood Senior Care Prompts Clay County Health Department Investigation

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 4, 2024

A case of Legionnaires’ disease at HutsonWood Senior Care facility prompts a Clay County Health Department investigation. Both the Health Department and the facility are holding information tightly. Here’s what we know about the situation. Local News WTHI-TV 10 Breaks… read more

Legionnaires’ Disease in Lincoln Sickens Five People Near RiverWalk Resort

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 20, 2024

A cluster of Legionnaires’ disease in Lincoln sickens at least five people in New Hampshire. State health officials warn residents and visitors to monitor for symptoms of this serious illness. Here’s what we know. Five People Sickened in Outbreak of… read more

Reports of Legionnaires’ Disease at Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 30, 2024

The Southern Nevada Health District is investigating a case of Legionnaires’ disease at Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino. In a news release published July 26, 2024, the agency explains what prompted the investigation, what they are doing about it, and… read more