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Deadly Legionnaires’ Outbreak at Promenade Assisted Living Facility Legionnaires’ in Guilderland, NY

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

One person has died and another has been infected with Legionella bacteria in a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak that the Albany County Health Department has linked to the Promenade Assisted Living facility.  The Promenade Assisted Living facility is located in Guilderland… read more

First Lawsuit Filed in Washington Heights Legionnaires’ Outbreak

Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 19, 2019

Last Summer may be full of fun memories, vacations, and time spent with family for many people.  But not everyone.  For those who suffered from Legionnaires’ disease as a result of infection related to the Washington Heights Legionnaires’ outbreak, memories… read more

An Unfortunate Day at the Spa: Crookston Legionnaires Outbreak

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

A disease is the last thing anyone wants to get at the spa. That may be what some unfortunate souls got during the recent Crookston Legionnaires Outbreak. This past January, that’s exactly what happened to four people who visited Crookston Inn… read more

Drug-Resistant Brucellosis Linked to Miller’s Raw Milk

Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Raw Milk | February 14, 2019

Milk offers humans a plethora of health benefits. Milk is a rich source of calcium, has high levels of protein and vast quantities of vitamins. Unfortunately though for milk lovers in the U.S, the most recent foodborne illness outbreak is… read more

Do You Have Brucella? Pennsylvania Miller’s Biodiversity Farm Linked to Brucella in 19 States

Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Raw Milk | February 13, 2019

The investigation to help treat all of those who were exposed to the resistant strain of Brucella in infected raw (unpasteurized) milk from Miller’s Biodiversity Farm located in Quarryville, Pennsylvania continues.  This investigation was initiated after a RB51 case –… read more

Increase in Food Recalls Not Your Imagination

Food Policy,Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 12, 2019

It seems like there is a new food recall just about every week—will we ever be able to eat romaine lettuce again? Will the Caesar salad have to be redefined? Will anything be safe to eat ever again? What with… read more

Bruce Who? Raw Milk From Pennsylvania Linked to Brucella Infection

Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Raw Milk | February 12, 2019

Raw milk is in the news again, with an outbreak no less. Is it Listeria? E. coli? Salmonella? Nope.  This time for an illness known as Brucella. And not just any Brucella, but one that is resistant to first-line drugs… read more

How Safe is Our Food? A New Study Answers

Food Policy,Food Safety | February 8, 2019

How safe is our food? According to an new investigation by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group, not as safe as it could be. The News on the Study The report highlights a number of ways that our food safety… read more

What’s In Your Kitchen? Listeria Nut Butters

Food Safety,Listeria,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 7, 2019

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.  Putting recalled lots, UPC codes, and contact information for recalled products in one convenient place helps… read more

No Kisses for Hedgehogs – Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Hedgehogs

Food Safety,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls,Salmonella | February 6, 2019

In the midst of a government shutdown, the CDC was still conducing investigations to determine the sources of outbreaks. And for this multi-state outbreak of salmonella poisoning, the leading suspect is downright adorable. Who would accuse an adorable little hedgehog,… read more