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Hancock County Legionnaires Outbreak
Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 7, 2018
Four cases of Legionnaire’s disease have been confirmed in WV by the Hancock County Health Department (HCHD). The HCHD is actively searching for the source of the infection but has not yet announced a source or a list of suspects…. read more
Hurricane Bacteria in Private Water Wells in the Southeast
Our Blog,Water | November 7, 2018
We’ve all heard of the hurricanes that have ravaged the Southeast this fall. There have been stories and pictures flooding news and social media accounts since the very beginning of hurricane season, some of which far overshadow hurricanes of past… read more
What’s in Your Kitchen? A Week in Recalls (Mechanical Contamination)
Outbreaks & Recalls | November 6, 2018
MakeFoodSafe.com would like to help you keep your family safe from unsafe foods. Each week we bring together a list of the current recalls. Some recalls are issued due to undeclared allergens, which could cause serious or life-threatening allergic reaction… read more
What’s in Your Kitchen? Whoopie Pies, Drinks, Raisins, and Chickpea Salad
Outbreaks & Recalls | November 6, 2018
What’s in Your Kitchen? MakeFoodSafe.com would like to help you keep your family safe from unsafe foods. Each week we bring together a list of the current recalls. Some recalls are issued due to undeclared allergens, which could cause serious… read more
Church Wedding Legionnaires Outbreak
Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 6, 2018
For most of us, we fully expect (or expected) our wedding to be one of the most magical days on earth. We painstakingly planned, spent more money that we intended to, and invited our closest, dearest friends in the effort… read more
Remember Remember the 5th of November – For Donuts!
Food Safety,Listeria,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 5, 2018
Glazed, sugared, filled, with sprinkles, and every creative variety imaginable. Doughnuts, while they are a dentist’s dream, are a guilty pleasure for many. What better way to celebrate than National Donut Day! As if you needed a reason. November 5th… read more
Nursing Home Legionnaires Outbreak – Warren Barr Residents Sick
Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 5, 2018
Residents at the Warren Barr nursing home at 1725 S. Wabash Ave in IL woke up one morning to signs around the premises saying not to use the water for bathing. Apparently, a few of the residents had contracted Legionnaire’s… read more
Church BBQ Outbreak Possible Cause for Illness
Food Safety | November 4, 2018
Many times as a child we attended BBQ dinners at our church. This was something that brought together members and even brought in new church guests who often joined after dining with the current church. Fellowship was a huge part… read more
Legionnaires Disease Illinois Outbreak x 2
Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 4, 2018
Not one, but two outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease, believed unrelated, have been identified in IL this past week. One of these outbreaks might be connected to the Wal-Mart in Johnsburg, the other is at the Warren Barr Nursing Home. Here’s… read more
Food Safety | November 4, 2018
Halloween has come and gone, and as a parent, I now have loads of candy laying around my home. Trick or Treating, Halloween parties, relatives, etc. have blessed us with an abundance of sweets, and there is a special day… read more