Outbreaks & Recalls

14 People Sick with Ecoli in Philadelphia

E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 5, 2019

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health announced an outbreak of Ecoli infections that has sickened 14 people so far. All of the 14 who are sick, ranging in age from 7 to 90, “presented with signs of acute gastroenteritis with… read more

Chesterfield Virginia Legionnaires Outbreak: 2 More Schools Test Positive

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 30, 2019

ABC 8 of Richmond, Virginia broke the story on August 30 that two more schools have tested positive for legionella bacteria in the Chesterfield Virginia Legionnaires Outbreak. In two meetings this week, Chesterfield officials admitted two more schools tested positive… read more

Outpost Natural Foods Salmonella Outbreak

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 30, 2019

4 people have contracted Salmonella in the Outpost Natural Foods Salmonella Outbreak in Milwaukee. A Salmonella lawyer says that Salmonella lawsuits are likely. Outpost Natural Foods Salmonella Outbreak After Outpost Natural Foods’ main kitchen tested positive for Salmonella, Wisconsin suspended the… read more

Raw Milk is Bad from BAD Farms

Campylobacter,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Raw Milk | August 30, 2019

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is advising consumers that raw whole milk purchased from BAD Farms in Kempton may be contaminated with campylobacter bacteria and should be discarded immediately. Here’s what we know about the Campylobacter scare from Bad Farms… read more

2019 Texas Cyclospora Outbreak

Cyclospora,Cyclospora,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 29, 2019

Hidalgo County, Texas is in the midst of an outbreak of illness caused by the foodborne parasite cyclospora, according to public health officials and local news reports. Here’s what you need to know about the 2019 Texas Cyclospora Outbreak: Speaking… read more

Canadian Chicken Listeria Outbreak

Listeria,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 25, 2019

Canadian health authorities have announced that a cluster of Listeria infections appears to be linked to Rosemount brand cooked diced chicken. The product is now under recall. But it appears there is much we all need to know about this… read more

Gershen Apartments Legionnaires Outbreak

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 21, 2019

Gershen Apartments, a senior housing complex for seniors and people with disabilities, is under the microscope after 3 cases of Legionnaires disease were confirmed at the facility within the past 13 months. The New Jersey Department of Health is working… read more

Routine Testing Finds Legionella at Wayne State University

Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 15, 2019

For Wayne State University, vigilance is paying off. Routine testing discovered heightened levels of Legionella bacteria in the Old Main cooling tower and the tower has been temporarily shut down for disinfection. Last year, late May, a WSU employee was… read more

Brixx & Barley Salmonella Outbreak

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 10, 2019

Salmonella Outbreak Closes Brixx & Barley A dozen people have reported Salmonella food poisoning after eating or drinking at Brixx and Barley. The Nassau County Department of Health is investigating the cluster of cases of salmonellosis associated with the Brixx… read more

Drew Hamilton House — Legionnaires Disease Returns to Harlem

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 7, 2019

A 734 housing unit in Harlem is being tested for Legionella bacteria. New York’s Department of Health is investigating a Legionnaires disease outbreak at Drew Hamilton House, located on Frederick Douglas Blvd. The DOHMH’s public notification protocol for Legionnaires’ disease… read more