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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Outbreaks & Recalls | September 2, 2024
A case of Legionnaires’ disease in Salem at a city-run long-term care facility in Ohio is under investigation. This information was brought to light at a Board of Health meeting. Brief details about the situation and the ongoing problem of… read more
Reports of Legionnaires’ Disease at Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 30, 2024
The Southern Nevada Health District is investigating a case of Legionnaires’ disease at Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino. In a news release published July 26, 2024, the agency explains what prompted the investigation, what they are doing about it, and… read more
Legionnaires’ Disease at Piatt County Nursing Home Linked to Death of Resident
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | April 25, 2024
Legionnaires’ disease at Piatt County Nursing Home linked to death of resident. A resident of Piatt County Nursing Home in Monticello, Illinois died after contracting Legionnaires’ disease. The investigation is ongoing. Illinois Department of Public Health Issues Statement about Legionnaires’… read more
What’s in Your Tap Water? Legionnaires’ Disease Linked to Most Tap Water Outbreaks.
Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog | March 27, 2024
A recent study looking at drinking or tap water outbreaks found some startling facts. Legionnaires’ disease was linked to most tap water outbreaks. Turns out, biofilms may be the largest contributing factor. Waterborne and Tap Water Outbreaks Waterborne pathogens are… read more
Health Department Confirms Legionnaires’ Disease at St. Margaret Hall Cincinnati Nursing Home
Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | March 5, 2024
The Cincinnati Health Department confirmed at least one case of Legionnaires’ disease at St. Margaret Hall, a Cincinnati nursing home. Nursing home residents are considered a susceptible population, meaning they are at higher risk of becoming sick when exposed to… read more
Donated Organs Cause Legionnaires’ Disease?
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog | September 25, 2023
A study of the first reported cases of transplant patients likely contracting Legionnaires’ disease from donor organs was published in a weekly Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report. Two patients receiving lungs from the same donor fell ill… read more
Zen Day Spa Legionnaires’ Outbreak
Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | August 8, 2023
Contra Costa County Health department (CCH) is currently investigating two recent Legionnaires’ cases leading to deaths associated with Legionnaires’ disease. Investigators are looking to the Zen Day Spa as a potential source of infection. The Outbreak Two deaths were reported… read more
Crunch Fitness Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | July 6, 2023
Three people are sick in a potential Legionnaires’ disease outbreak linked to a local gym. According to information provided to those linked to the outbreak, the local Idaho department of health has linked an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease to the… read more
10 Sick in Long Island Legionnaires’ Outbreak
Legionella,Legionnaire's disease,Our Blog,Outbreaks & Recalls | October 18, 2021
On October 15, 2021, the Nassau County Department of Health (NCDOH) announced it is currently investigating 10 cases of Legionellosis in a one-mile radius of Wantagh Avenue and Old Jerusalem Road on the Levittown-Wantagh border. The cluster was identified for… read more