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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
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