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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
Michigan Auto Supplier Faces Fines Over Legionnaires Case
Food Safety,Legionnaire's disease | February 15, 2025
A Michigan auto supplier is facing a fine after it didn’t adequately address Legionnaires’ cases four years ago and the bacteria grew again – killing one worker and sickening two others in 2023. The Michigan Occupational Health and Safety Administration,… read more
Reports of Legionnaires’ Disease in Baltimore Government Buildings
Our Blog | January 24, 2025
Concerns over Legionnaires’ disease in Baltimore grow as an inmate is diagnosed with the illness. This comes just weeks after Legionella, the bacteria responsible for Legionnaires’ disease was found in the water supply for three Baltimore City buildings and three… read more
Legionnaires Cases Rise in Some California Cities
Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog | January 18, 2025
Legionnaires Cases Rise in Some California Cities; as reported by CBS News Los Angeles, seven residents from a particular northwest corner of Westminster have contracted the bacteria lung infection, with the Orange County California Health Care Agency drawing focus to… 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
Private Hot Tubs on Cruise Ships May Carry Legionnaires Risk
Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog | December 12, 2024
Private hot tubs on cruise ships may carry Legionnaires risk, but why? CDC researchers found that different cleaning protocols are often used for private hot tubs, contributing to a number of cruise ship Legionnaires disease outbreaks. Two outbreaks of Legionnaires… read more
Teacher Dies of Legionnaires’ Disease at Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | December 12, 2024
The tragedy of Legionnaires’ disease at Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School just before Thanksgiving and disruption of class locations has parents and staff looking for answers. The Florida State Department of Health is currently investigating the death of a teacher potentially… 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
Legionnaires’ Disease at Pleasant Ridge Manor Prompts Response
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 23, 2024
Erie County Department of Health notified a local long-term care facility of Legionnaires’ disease at Pleasant Ridge Manor after a former patient became sick. The announcement prompted a response to this diagnosis. Legionnaires’ Disease at Pleasant Ridge Manor Pleasant Ridge… read more
Legionnaires’ Disease at HutsonWood Senior Care Prompts Clay County Health Department Investigation
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 4, 2024
A case of Legionnaires’ disease at HutsonWood Senior Care facility prompts a Clay County Health Department investigation. Both the Health Department and the facility are holding information tightly. Here’s what we know about the situation. Local News WTHI-TV 10 Breaks… read more