For the second time this week, the Department of Environmental Management and the Department of Health (HEALTH) are advising people to avoid recreational activities in waters affected by blue-green algae blooms. Melville Pond in Portsmouth is added to the list of waters including the Ten Mile...
The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) presented two high school student artists and their schools with a Community Partnership Award. This award is presented to individuals or groups in Rhode Island whose contributions are exceptional and support the mission of HEALTH.
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Azteca Linda Corp. is recalling Queso Fresco (fresh white cheese) and Queso Hebra (fresh white string cheese) with an expiration date of September 11, 2010. The Rhode Island Department of Health Laboratory confirmed earlier this week that the Queso Fresco is contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The Department of Environmental Management and the Department of Health (HEALTH) advise people that a recent algae bloom in the Ten Mile River, Central Pond, Turner Reservoir, and Omega Pond may form a naturally occurring algal toxin. People should avoid recreational activities (like swimming,...
The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) advises consumers not to eat queso fresco manufactured by Azteca Linda Corp. that has an expiration date of September 11, 2010. HEALTH’s Laboratory confirmed that this product tested positive for the bacteria that causes listeria. HEALTH expects...
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) and Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) today announced the first case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in a person. The patient, a male in his 20's from Newport County in Rhode Island, is in critical condition at a hospital in Rhode...
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advises consumers that some 2,825 cases of Veggie Lover’s Salad from Fresh Express may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria is an organism that can cause serious or fatal infections in young children, elderly or anyone with a weak immune...
The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) advises consumers that Iams and Eukanuba brand dry pet food may be contaminated with Salmonella. These dry pet foods can be sold at veterinary clinics or pet supply retailers in Rhode Island. No canned food, biscuits/treats or supplements are...
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advises consumers of sprout products from Specialty Farms and Nature’s Promise brands may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria is an organism that can cause serious or fatal infections in young children, elderly or anyone with a weak...
The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) needs additional time to reach a final decision on licenses for up to three compassion centers. At last month’s public hearing on the applicants, HEALTH anticipated that the review and evaluation would be complete by July 30.
“We want to assure...
