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Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 17, 2025
Recent water testing results reveal the presence of the bacteria responsible for Legionnaires’ disease at Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican Hospital’s Siena Campus. What does this mean? And why is this a more serious situation for a hospital? Here’s what… read more
Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak from Water Tools Sicken More Than 30 Workers
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 26, 2024
A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak from water tools sickens more than 30 factory workers in South Carolina. An unusual source of this type of illness. However, these findings pose a warning for similar manufacturers and a need for precautions, says a… read more
The Web’s Most Searched Questions About Legionnaires’ Disease
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog | December 2, 2024
Hi there! Welcome to MakeFoodSafe.com, where we help people who have become sick with food poisoning. Today, we are here to answer the web’s most searched questions about Legionnaires’ disease. Let’s get started! What is Legionnaires’ Disease? Legionnaires’ disease has… read more
Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | November 27, 2024
Reports of seven confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease in Westminster prompts local health authority to issue public warning. Here’s what we know about the recent uptick of Legionnaires’ disease in Westminster and what it means for residents and businesses in… read more
Legionnaires’ Disease at Evanston YMCA Sickens at Least Two, Possibly More
Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 16, 2024
The Evanston Health and Human Services Department is currently investigating two cases of Legionnaires’ disease at Evanston YMCA but more cases are likely. The serious pnuemonial illness was linked to the facility’s hot water supply. Evanston YMCA remains closed during… read more
4 Deaths So Far in Outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease at Peregrine Senior Living Facility
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 23, 2024
So far there have been four deaths connected to an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease at Peregrine Senior Living at Shaker. Several other illnesses are being evaluated. According to reports, this outbreak is likely one of the most deadly reported outbreaks… read more
Recent Uptick of Legionnaires’ Disease in Lee County
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog | September 23, 2024
Legionnaires’ disease in Lee County has shown a steady incline over the past ten years. Some years have shown a dramatic increase, while others return from the outlier to the upward trend. However, over the past three years, a significant… read more
Legionnaires’ Disease in Gaston County Has Investigators Searching for a Source
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 23, 2024
A cluster of patients with Legionnaires’ disease in Gaston County has prompted a Public Health investigation. The source remains elusive. Gaston County Public Health has not yet been able to determine the source of the illnesses. Here’s what we know… read more
Legionnaires’ Disease at Roaring River Lodge and RV Park Prompts Investigation
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 6, 2024
Reports of Legionnaires’ disease at Roaring River Lodge and RV Park prompts a Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services investigation. This waterborne illness has many different potential sources. Many of which the facility has onsite. Here’s what we know… read more
Two More Cases of Legionnaires’ Disease at RiverWalk Resort
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 4, 2024
An additional two cases of Legionnaires’ disease at RiverWalk Resort have been reported by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services. Bringing the total number of illnesses to at least seven. A Legionnaires’ disease lawsuit may be coming… read more