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State of Rhode Island Department of Health Press Releases

314 Press Releases
  • Published on January 25, 2021 - 23:09 GMT

    Lancaster Foods Recalls Processed Butternut Squash Items

    The Rhode Island Department of Health is advising people of a voluntary recall by Lancaster Foods LLC of its processed butternut squash items due to potential for Listeria Monocytogenes contamination. The recalled items were distributed in retail stores in …

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  • Published on January 15, 2021 - 17:56 GMT

    Fee Structure for Licensing, Laboratory and Administrative Services Provided by the Department of Health (216-RICR-10-05-2)

    ACUPUNCTURE Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine: Application § 5-37.2-10(3) $310.00 Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine: Renewal § 5-37.2-14(c) $310.00 Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine/Chinese Herbology: Application § 5-37.2-10(3 …

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  • Published on January 15, 2021 - 17:56 GMT

    Licensing of Aquatic Venues (216-RICR-50-05-4)

    Editorial Notes : The agency filed this emergency amendment to revise the content of the emergency amendment effective on 07/03/2020. The rule was first amended as an emergency on 05/30/2020 and in addition to the 180 days of effectiveness allowed by law, …

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  • Published on January 14, 2021 - 17:44 GMT

    RIDOH and DEM End Blue-Green Algae Monitoring Season

    The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have completed their final 2020 monitoring and evaluation of blue-green algae conditions in affected freshwater sites. Blue-green algae, also …

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  • Published on January 13, 2021 - 17:27 GMT

    Rhode Island Food Code (216-RICR-50-10-1)

    1.1.1 Authority These regulations are amended pursuant to the authority of R.I. Gen. Laws Chapters 21-27 and 23-1 and are developed for establishing minimum standards for food safety and sanitation in food businesses and food establishments. 1.1.2 Purpose …

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  • Published on December 31, 2020 - 23:19 GMT

    Confreda Greenhouses and Farms Issues Do Not Drink Notice

    The Confreda Greenhouses and Farms public water system (2150 Scituate Avenue in Hope, Rhode Island) is issuing a notice to customers that infants six months and younger should not drink the water from this system because nitrate was found in the well over …

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  • Published on December 31, 2020 - 20:55 GMT

    Sportmix Dog and Cat Food Products Recalled

    The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising pet owners that Midwestern Pet Foods, Inc. is recalling certain Sportmix dog and cat food lots due to tests indicating levels of Aflatoxin that exceed acceptable limits. Products were distributed …

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  • Published on December 31, 2020 - 18:33 GMT

    Rhode Islanders Reminded to Celebrate Safely this New Year's Eve

    The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation (DBR) are reminding all businesses, customers, and residents about the need to follow Rhode Island's COVID-19 health regulations this New Year's …

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  • Published on December 23, 2020 - 15:49 GMT

    Licensing of Assisted Living Residences

    Purpose and Reason : Establishes routine testing for COVID-19 of all personnel which includes employees, as well as volunteers, students, trainees or any individual whether paid or unpaid directly employed by or under contract with the assisted living …

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  • Published on December 23, 2020 - 15:49 GMT

    Boil Water Notice Removed for Rocky Mountain Spring Water Company Kiosk Customers

    The Rocky Mountain Spring Water Company (Armistice, Rocky Mountain Spring Water Company; Front Street, Rocky Mountain Spring Water Company, North Providence, and Rocky Mountain Spring Water Company, Pawtucket) was notified by the Rhode Island Department of …

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  • Published on December 21, 2020 - 21:16 GMT

    Opioid Overdose Prevention and Reporting (216-RICR-20-20-5)

    Purpose and Reason : The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is convening stakeholders in substance use disorders to review the rules and regulations for Opioid Overdose Prevention and Reporting (216-RICR-20-20-5). The process will include a …

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  • Published on December 18, 2020 - 17:43 GMT

    Good Manufacturing Practices for Food (216-RICR-50-10-4)

    4.1.1 Authority These Regulations are promulgated pursuant to the authority conferred by R.I. Gen. Laws Chapters 21-27, 21-31, and 23-1, and are established for the purpose of adopting minimum safety standards for manufacturing, packing, holding or …

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  • Published on December 18, 2020 - 17:43 GMT

    Rhode Island Cancer Registry (216-RICR-10-10-2)

    Agencies Advisory Commission on Historical Cemeteries Agricultural Lands Preservation Commission Airport Corporation Attorney General Auditor General Batterer’s Intervention Program Standards Oversight Committee Board of Accountancy Board of Certification …

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  • Published on December 17, 2020 - 23:02 GMT

    Boil Water Notice Issued for Rocky Mountain Water Co Kiosk Customers

    The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers to discard or boil water from the Rocky Mountain Water Co. that was sold at four kiosks in North Providence and Pawtucket. Four public water systems, Rocky Mountain Spring Water Co – …

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  • Published on December 16, 2020 - 18:55 GMT

    All State COVID-19 Testing Sites Closed on Thursday

    In anticipation of Winter Storm Gail, all State-run COVID-19 testing sites will be closed tomorrow, December 17. State-run testing sites are the sites that people schedule through portal.ri.gov, as well as all K-12 testing sites. Both indoor and outdoor …

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  • Published on December 14, 2020 - 14:33 GMT

    RI Hospitals Authorized to Begin Vaccinating Frontline Workers Against COVID-19

    The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has received a recommendation from the Rhode Island COVID-19 Vaccine Subcommittee for hospitals to begin vaccinating frontline hospital workers against COVID-19. This recommendation was made at an emergency …

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  • Published on December 7, 2020 - 21:47 GMT

    RIDOH and DEM Lift Most Blue-Green Algae Advisories

    The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are lifting most of the blue-green algae advisories that have been in place for bodies of water in Rhode Island this fall. Advisories are lifted …

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  • Published on November 25, 2020 - 22:23 GMT

    RIDOH and DEM Recommend Lifting Restrictions for Blue-green Algae in Barber's Pond

    The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) recommend lifting the advisory restricting recreational activities at Barber's Pond in South Kingstown. The advisory related to high levels …

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  • Published on November 20, 2020 - 22:49 GMT

    Rhode Island Department of Health Launches Public Health Out Loud Podcast

    The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is launching a podcast this week – Public Health Out Loud – as a new platform to help Rhode Islanders stay informed about an array of local and national public health issues. Envisioned as a continuation of …

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  • Published on November 16, 2020 - 17:18 GMT

    New Virtual Workshops for Caregivers

    The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Parent Information Network are opening up a series of new virtual workshops to support Rhode Islanders who serve as caregivers for older adults and people with chronic conditions, such as …

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