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Walla Walla Legionnaires’ Disease
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 18, 2023
Concerns over recent illnesses and positive laboratory tests prompt health officials to warn those who stayed at a Walla Walla, Washington hotel of Legionella bacteria exposure. Health Department Investigation The Walla Wall County Department of Community Health initiated an investigation… read more
Salmonella Cashew Brie – A Look Back
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | July 15, 2023
The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) is a weekly publication prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that provides “timely, reliable, authoritative, accurate, objective, and useful public health information and recommendations. Periodically the publication will print… read more
Bonterra Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 7, 2023
The Fort Bend Department of Health has announced an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease cases linked to a local 55+ Community in Fulshear, Texas. Here is what we know about this Bonterra Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak: Bonterra Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak Thus far,… read more
Crunch Fitness Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 6, 2023
Three people are sick in a potential Legionnaires’ disease outbreak linked to a local gym. According to information provided to those linked to the outbreak, the local Idaho department of health has linked an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease to the… read more
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 5, 2023
When you think of food poisoning, most people think of Salmonella, E. coli, or Listeria. Food poisoning often occurs when food is contaminated, there is poor temperature control, or ingredients become otherwise tainted. Most would not think of drugs making… read more
Are Raw Oysters Worth the Risk?
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Vibrio | July 1, 2023
Oysters season is nearly upon us again. Just a few hot months and then temperatures drop again (we hope). According to the old wives’ tale, you should only eat oysters in months that contain an “R”. This includes September through… read more
Fireside Grille Wedding Food Poisoning – 51 Sickened
Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 23, 2023
It is the day most women dream of. Their perfect wedding day. The right flowers. The perfect dress. Amazing food. But sadly a Des Moines bride’s wedding is in shambles after her caterer, Fireside Grille, gave her, her new groom,… read more
InterContinental New York Barclay Legionnaires’ Disease
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 21, 2023
Guests and employees of the InterContinental New York Barclay hotel were notified by the NYC Department of health recently that, so far, three guests of the hotel have been sickened with Legionnaires’ disease. Here is everything we know about InterContinental… read more
Tacos del GNAR Cyclospora Outbreak
Cyclospora,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | June 16, 2023
The summers here and with it we are seeing an uptick in cyclospora cases, including an outbreak in Colorado linked to a taco restaurant. Here’s everything we know about the Tacos del GNAR Cyclospora Outbreak: About the Tacos del GNAR… read more
Man Tragically Dies After Eating Missouri Vibrio Raw Oysters
Our Blog | June 11, 2023
St. Louis County has issued a public health alert for raw oysters after a Missouri man died after eating them. Here is everything we know about Missouri Vibrio Raw Oysters: Missouri Vibrio Raw Oysters This week, the St. Louis County… read more