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Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 30, 2026
Following reports of at least two cases of Legionnaires’ disease at the Wynn Las Vegas, the Southern Nevada Health District has requested guests recently staying at the hotel to fill out a health survey. Additionally, during follow up Legionella testing,… read more
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 19, 2026
Guests of the Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch received an ominous note in the form of “guest communication,” regarding a serious illness linked to the hotel. According to missive, reports of Legionnaires’ disease have been connected to the facility. In response to… read more
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 4, 2026
A patient at Bronson Medical Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan has been diagnosed with Legionnaires’ disease after being treated at the facility. Bronson officials say that they are investigating the potential exposure with several medical officials to better understand the situation…. read more
Deadly Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak in Ector County Claims Two Lives, Sickens at Least a Dozen
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 2, 2026
At least twelve people have contracted the deadly waterborne illness, Legionnaires’ disease, in Ector County. Two people have died. The Make Food Safe Blog reported on a similar uptick in Legionnaires’ disease cases last Summer. Could these outbreaks be related?… read more
Two Residents from Cherokee Apartments in Yorkville Test Positive for Legionnaires’ Disease
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 2, 2026
So far, two residents from the Cherokee Apartments, located in Yorkville, New York, have tested positive for Legionnaires’ disease. When more than one case is reported in an area within a 12-month period, it prompts an investigation. Why does NYC… read more
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | February 2, 2026
The Vermont Health Department is investigating the Village at Cedar Hill. A long-term care facility located in Windsor. Several patients have been diagnosed with a serious, sometimes fatal lung infection called Legionnaires’ disease. This illness, unlike other contagious respiratory illnesses,… read more
At Least One Resident at Shapiro Developmental Center Sick with Legionnaires’ Disease
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | January 31, 2026
At least one resident at Shapiro Developmental Center has fallen sick with a deadly pneumonia-like illness known as Legionnaires’ disease. Why is one confirmed illness at a health care facility a big issue? This lung infection is often caused by… read more
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | January 29, 2026
Harrah’s Laughlin, a bustling hotel resort center in the Colorado River Community of Laughlin, Nevada makes an appearance on the Make Food Safe Blog again. In May 2025 we reported that at least three guests contracted deadly Legionella bacterial infections… read more
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 27, 2025
Residents of a Dearborn retirement community were notified last week of recent cases involving Legionnaires’ disease at Allegria Village. Two residents tested positive for the waterborne pneumonia-like illness. Reports say those residents died following hospitalization. “Village Administration” notified residents of… read more
Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 7, 2025
An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease at Harrah’s Laughlin Beach Resort and Casino has sickened at least three hotel guests with a serious lung infection. Legionnaires’ disease. The bacteria responsible for these ilife-threatening llnesses was found in water samples taken from… read more