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Salmonella Outbreak in King County, Washington, and No One Can Find the Source
Our Blog | August 8, 2023
King County Public Health has been investigating a Salmonella Berta infection outbreak that has linked at least 6 people with the same strain of bacteria over the past month. Yet no one can find the source. The Outbreak … read more
Grand Rapids Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak
Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 8, 2023
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is currently investigating a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak cluster with five confirmed cases so far. So far no environmental source has been linked to this Grand Rapids Legionnaires’ disease outbreak. The nature of this illness… read more
Peru Campylobacter at 130, 4 Deaths
Our Blog | August 8, 2023
The National Center for Epidemiology, Prevention, and Disease Control of Peru (the equivalent of our Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) issued an epidemiological alert on June 26, 2023, due to an unusual increase in Guillain-Barré Syndrome cases. Preliminary clinical… read more
Ecoli Closes Popular UK Adventure Farm Park
Our Blog | August 8, 2023
Hobbledown, an Adventure Farm Park located near Epson in Surrey temporarily closed on July 27, 2023, for investigation after 3 children contracted a serious bacterial infection. The common link? Escherichia coli and Hobbledown. Public Health Agencies Investigate Both the UK… read more
Lehi Ecoli Outbreak Strikes Children, Source Unknown
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 8, 2023
Eight cases of E. coli were reported in Utah County over the last two weeks, with five people hospitalized, according to the Utah County Health Department. Here is everything we know about this Lehi Ecoli Outbreak: Lehi Ecoli Outbreak There have… read more
E. coli,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 8, 2023
According to KWTX, the Waco-McLennan County Public Health District announced it is investigating multiple cases of E.coli infection “potentially linked to exposure at the Playdium Pool” in West, Texas. Health officials said there have been approximately 19 individuals who reported… read more
Zen Day Spa Legionnaires’ Outbreak
Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 8, 2023
Contra Costa County Health department (CCH) is currently investigating two recent Legionnaires’ cases leading to deaths associated with Legionnaires’ disease. Investigators are looking to the Zen Day Spa as a potential source of infection. The Outbreak Two deaths were reported… read more
Salmonella | August 1, 2023
Could your stomach bug lead to cancer? Researchers out of the University of Illinois, Chicago say yes. A recent study led by Jun Sun, Ph.D. observed a link between Salmonella exposure and instances of colon cancer. They found that… read more
What to Do if You Suspect a Shigella Outbreak
Shigella | July 31, 2023
Suspecting a shigella outbreak is a serious matter that requires swift action. Here are the steps to take. Inform the Local Health Department Contact your local health department as soon as possible to report the suspected shigella outbreak. You can… read more
What to Do if You Suspect a Listeria Outbreak
Listeria | July 29, 2023
If you suspect a Listeria outbreak in your community or have reason to believe you have been exposed to contaminated food, it is critical to take immediate action to protect yourself and others. Report the Outbreak Notify your local health… read more