Hawaii State Department of Health Press Releases

• Published on February 1, 2024 - 22:28 GMT

  

  Department of Health issues an updated recall warning for Quaker Oats cereals, bars, and snacks due to an additional product with ...

  Posted on Feb 1, 2024 in Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch (FDB) is alerting residents to another voluntary recall alert by the Quaker Oats Company of an additional granola bar snack product, Quaker Chewy …

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• Published on February 1, 2024 - 01:13 GMT

  

  DOH and HIDOE Launch Website to Monitor Progress of Repairs to School Drinking Water Fixtures

  Posted on Jan 31, 2024 in Newsroom All taps that tested positive for lead are being replaced HONOLULU, HI – In 2021 and 2022, the Department of Health (DOH) and the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) collaborated on a project to test all …

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• Published on January 30, 2024 - 20:14 GMT

  

  Department of Health announces a Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) determination for ‘awa

  Posted on Jan 30, 2024 in Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH), in collaboration with the University of Hawai‘i (UH) College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR) has issued a memorandum this week detailing a …

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• Published on January 30, 2024 - 20:14 GMT

  

  DOH continues oversight of Navy water distribution system

  Posted on Jan 30, 2024 in Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) today was informed of approximately 50 complaints about tap water and air quality from Navy water system users, by a Red Hill Community Representation Initiative member. …

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• Published on January 25, 2024 - 03:40 GMT

  

  Department of Health issues voluntary recall alert for certain Robitussin Honey cough syrup products due to potential microbial ...

  Posted on Jan 24, 2024 in Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch is alerting residents to a voluntary recall by Haleon, manufacturer of Robitussin cough syrups. Specifically, eight lots of Robitussin Honey CF …

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• Published on January 25, 2024 - 02:36 GMT

  

  Hawai‘i Department of Health issues red placard to CJ’s New York Style Delicatessen

  Posted on Jan 24, 2024 in Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) issued a red placard and immediately shut down CJ’s New York Style Delicatessen, located at 2005 Kalia Road, due to a sewage backup. Later the same day, a follow-up …

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• Published on January 22, 2024 - 23:45 GMT

  

  DOH to increase air monitoring and sampling during Lahaina debris removal

  Posted on Jan 22, 2024 in Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) is increasing air monitoring and sampling in Lahaina and Olowalu as Phase II debris removal commences. The increased air monitoring and sampling are being conducted to …

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• Published on January 18, 2024 - 01:42 GMT

  

  Department of Health issues voluntary recall alert for Big Island Candies Makana Brownie Assortment Box due to an undeclared ...

  Posted on Jan 17, 2024 in Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch is alerting residents to a voluntary recall by Big Island Candies of its 10 oz. Makana Brownie Assortment Box, because it may contain peanut …

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• Published on January 18, 2024 - 00:41 GMT

  

  Department of Health issues voluntary recall alert for Rizo Bros. California Creamery Cotija Aged Mexican Grating Cheese due to ...

  Posted on Jan 11, 2024 in Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH) is alerting residents to a voluntary recall of Rizo Bros. California Creamery’s Cotija Aged Mexican Grating Cheese, batch number 4DW-23318, for potential …

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• Published on January 18, 2024 - 00:41 GMT

  

  Department of Health issues updated recall warning for Quaker Oats cereals, bars, and snacks due to additional products with ...

  Posted on Jan 12, 2024 in Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch (FDB) is alerting residents to an expanded voluntary recall alert by the Quaker Oats Company of additional granola bar, cereal, and snack …

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• Published on January 18, 2024 - 00:41 GMT

  

  Department of Health announces first Hawaiʻi pediatric influenza-associated death of the 2023-24 season

  Posted on Jan 16, 2024 in Newsroom HONOLULU – The Department of Health (DOH) announced today the first influenza-associated death in a Hawaiʻi resident under the age of 18 during this influenza, or flu season. The child was an Oʻahu resident. Out of …

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• Published on January 9, 2024 - 03:14 GMT

  

  DOH issues red placard to Subway Kunia in Waipahu, O‘ahu

  Posted on Jan 8, 2024 in Newsroom HONOLULU, HI – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) issued a red placard and immediately shut down Subway Kunia, located at 94-535 Kupuohi St., Waipahu, due to lack of proper refrigeration. The food establishment, …

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• Published on January 3, 2024 - 01:28 GMT

  

  Department of Health reports travel-related dengue virus case in Hawai‘i

  Posted on Jan 2, 2024 in Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has received a report of a travel-related dengue case in Hawai‘i, on the island of O‘ahu, in an individual who had recent travel to countries where dengue is commonly found …

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• Published on January 3, 2024 - 01:28 GMT

  

  Department of Health issues voluntary recall warning for select batches of Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition Enfamil Nutramigen ...

  Posted on Jan 2, 2024 in Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch (FDB) is alerting residents to a voluntary recall by Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition of select Enfamil Nutramigen Hypoallergenic powder infant …

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• Published on December 16, 2023 - 05:10 GMT

  

  Department of Health issues voluntary recall warning for Quaker Granola Bars and Quaker Granola Cereals due to potential ...

  Posted on Dec 15, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch (FDB) is alerting residents to a voluntary recall alert by the Quaker Oats Company of granola bar and granola cereal products because of …

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• Published on December 14, 2023 - 02:13 GMT

  

  Department of Health issues updated voluntary recall warning for WanaBana, Weis, and Schnucks Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree and Apple ...

  Posted on Dec 13, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU – Elevated lead levels have resulted in a voluntary recall of Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree by WanaBana, LLC and of private-label brands Schnucks Apple Sauce with cinnamon and Weis Cinnamon Apple Sauce pouch …

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• Published on December 13, 2023 - 22:57 GMT

  

  The Emergency Prescription Assistance Program (EPAP) for Maui residents will close on December 16, 2023

  Posted on Dec 13, 2023 in Newsroom LAHAINA – The Emergency Prescription Assistance Program (EPAP) program will be available through the end of its current activation period, ending December 16, 2023. Individuals enrolled in the program are urged to fill/ …

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• Published on December 13, 2023 - 22:06 GMT

  

  Weekly Kula Air Sampling Continues to Show Good Air Quality

  Posted on Dec 13, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU – Weekly air sampling conducted by the Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) in Kula continues to show good air quality. “We will continue to sample weekly in Kula to ensure that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ …

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• Published on December 11, 2023 - 00:03 GMT

  

  Lahaina Ash Characterization Testing Show Elevated Levels of Toxic Substances

  Posted on Dec 10, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) released data showing elevated levels of arsenic, lead, antimony, cobalt, and copper in wildfire ash collected in Lahaina. The ash samples were collected on November 7-8, …

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• Published on December 7, 2023 - 21:03 GMT

  

  Maui Air Monitoring and Sampling Shows Good Air Quality

  Posted on Dec 7, 2023 in Newsroom HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) continues to monitor air quality in wildfire-impacted areas of Maui.  “DOH will continue both real-time air monitoring and air sampling to provide the community with data …

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