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Where Does Legionnaires’ Disease Come From?
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease | August 31, 2020
Legionnaires disease was first identified in 1976, when more than 200 visitors at the Philadelphia American Legion convention contracted the potentially fatal strain of pneumonia. Which led to the death of 34 people. After an in-depth investigation by the Centers… read more
How Do You Prevent Legionnaires’ Disease?
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease | August 31, 2020
Outbreaks of Legionnaires disease are preventable, but requires meticulous cleaning of water systems and precautionary measures that do not allow the growth of Legionella bacteria. Implementing proper maintenance strategies for water systems in large buildings or structures is the best… read more
What are the Signs and Symptoms of Legionnaires Disease?
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease | August 31, 2020
Legionnaires disease is a form of severe pneumonia caused by a bacterium known as, ‘Legionella,’ which naturally exists in freshwater but can grow and become dangerous in man-made settings if the water isn’t properly maintained. Thousands of people in the… read more
What is the Most Common Way of Contracting Legionnaires Disease?
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease | August 31, 2020
Legionnaires disease is most commonly brought on by inhaling mists that come from a contaminated water source containing Legionella pneumophila bacteria. People may be exposed to these mists from whirlpool spas, showers, hotel pools, and air conditioning cooling towers, but… read more
Goldenseal Root Powder Recall, One Child Dead
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 20, 2020
One infant is dead after using Maison Terre’s Goldenseal Root Powder. Maison Terre has initiated a Goldenseal Root Powder Recall all lots of its Goldenseal Root Powder, purchased from Starwest Botanicals, Sacramento, CA, and repackaged to the consumer level due to… read more
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 19, 2020
On the heels of a Salmonella Onion outbreak and a listeria fruit panic, we now have concerning news about peaches. There is a new multi-state outbreak of Salmonella linked to peaches. So far 68 people in 9 states are sick… read more
Atlanta Legionnaires Disease Outbreaks
Our Blog | August 9, 2020
Recent Atlanta Legionnaires Disease Outbreaks: CDC Atlanta Legionnaires Disease Investigation In the latest Atlanta Legionnaires disease investigation, the CDC has closed several buildings it leases in Atlanta after their cooling towers have tested positive for Legionella. “During the recent closures… read more
Our Blog | August 7, 2020
Costco Salmonella Recall Costco operates a chain of membership-only warehouse clubs. Costco is the second largest retailer in the world, after Walmart. Costco is the world’s largest retailer of choice and prime beef, organic foods, rotisserie chicken, and wine. Costco… read more
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 7, 2020
When you are a huge retailer like Publix, it is typical that you are involved in food recalls, and sometimes outbreaks. On its website, Publix Salmonella Recall provides recall information. Without further ado, here are the latest Publix Salmonella Recall… read more
Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | August 7, 2020
When you are a huge retailer like Fred Meyer, it is typical that you are involved in food recalls, and sometimes outbreaks. On its website, Fred Meyer Salmonella Recall provides recall information. Without further ado, here are the latest Fred… read more