In the summer of 2024, Sydney's central business district (CBD) faced an unexpected health challenge. A rare outbreak of Legionnaires' disease, caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila serogroup 1 (Lp1), made its presence known among visitors to the bustling area. Legionnaires' disease is no
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced a salmonella outbreak. It's linked to eggs from a producer in California. The outbreak has made 79 people ill and sent 21 to the hospital. The CDC is advising people to be careful. They should check their fridges for organic and
A recent incident involving bakery cakes served at a business celebration has shed light on an unusual food safety issue. The culprit? A type of bacteria that has been known for over a century but is now making a comeback in an unexpected way. Bacteria from the Bacillus family are notorious for cau
