State of Rhode Island Department of Health Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on May 19, 2023 - 00:43 GMT

New Campaign Urges Rhode Islanders to Get Checked for Hep C: Free, confidential testing events to be held on Friday and Saturday

During Hepatitis Awareness Month, public health officials in Rhode Island are making all Rhode Islanders aware of updated testing guidance for the Hepatitis C Virus (HCV). According to updated national screening recommendations, all adults should be tested …

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Published on May 15, 2023 - 21:16 GMT

RIDOH and Attorney General Act to Safeguard Continuity of Care at Pawtucket Falls Nursing Home

Today, Interim Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) Utpala Bandy, MD, MPH and Attorney General Peter F. Neronha, announced that a Superior Court judge has ordered that a receiver assume control of Pawtucket Falls Healthcare Center, …

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Published on May 10, 2023 - 18:11 GMT

Bean Sprouts and Soy Bean Sprouts Recall Expanded

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that the Mung Bean Sprouts recall announced on May 8th has been expanded. Chang Farm is expanding their recall to include all Mung Bean Sprouts and Soy Bean Sprouts because of the possible …

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Published on May 8, 2023 - 15:24 GMT

Chang Farm Recalls Mung Bean Sprouts Because of Possible Health Risk

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Chang Farm (located in Whatley, Massachusetts) is recalling certain Mung Bean Sprouts because of possible Listeria monocytogenes (L. Monocytogenes) contamination. All 10-pound bulk …

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Published on May 5, 2023 - 17:22 GMT

lef Farms Recalls Packaged Salad Greens Due To Possible Contamination with E. coli

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that lef Farms, is recalling a single lot of its "Spice" packaged salad greens that may be contaminated with E.coli bacteria. The recalled product was distributed to Hannaford …

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Published on May 5, 2023 - 17:22 GMT

Rushdi Food Industries Recalls Tahini Due To Possible Contamination with Salmonella

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Rushdi Food Industries is recalling its Mighty Sesame 10.9 oz. Organic Tahini (squeezable) with an expiration date of 9/25/23 that may be contaminated with Salmonella. Most of the …

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Published on May 1, 2023 - 15:24 GMT

General Mills Recalls Certain All Purpose Flour Products

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that General Mills is recalling two, five and 10-pound bags of its Gold Medal Unbleached and Bleached All Purpose Flour with "better if used by" dates of March 27, 2024 and March …

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Published on April 24, 2023 - 18:06 GMT

Kawasho Foods Expands Recall of Canned GEISHA Shrimp

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Kawasho Foods USA Inc., is expanding its recall of canned GEISHA medium shrimp to include all lots of this product. The recall is being expanded because there is a concern that this …

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Published on April 20, 2023 - 21:04 GMT

RIDOH and URI to Test School Drinking Water for Lead Contamination

With the official launch last month of a voluntary, statewide program to test the drinking water in any Rhode Island K-12 school, program organizers are encouraging any school that has not yet signed up to take advantage of this no-cost testing opportunity …

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Published on April 13, 2023 - 16:34 GMT

RIDOH, CDC Highlight STI Data for STI Awareness Week

In observance of National STI Awareness Week, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is raising awareness about rising sexually transmitted infection (STI) rates in Rhode Island and nationwide. On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and …

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Published on March 20, 2023 - 20:25 GMT

Scenic Fruit Company Recalls Frozen Organic Strawberries and Frozen Organic Tropical Blend

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumes that the Scenic Fruit Company is recalling frozen organic strawberries sold to Costco, Aldi, KeHE, Vital Choice Seafood, PCC Community Markets, and frozen organic tropical blend sold to …

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Published on March 20, 2023 - 20:25 GMT

Powdered Infant Formula Recalled

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Perrigo Company is issuing a recall of certain lots of Gerber Good Start SootheProTM Powdered Infant Formula that were manufactured at the company's Gateway Eau Claire, Wisconsin …

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Published on March 16, 2023 - 20:13 GMT

Clio Snacks Recalls Strawberry Granola & Greek Yogurt Bars Due To Possible Contamination with Listeria

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Clio Snacks, is recalling 581 cases of its Strawberry Granola & Greek Yogurt Parfait Bar that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled product was distributed …

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Published on February 2, 2023 - 17:50 GMT

Public Advised to Discontinue Use of Artificial Tears Product Linked to Multidrug Resistant Infections

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is alerting consumers and healthcare providers that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is advising people nationwide to discontinue the use of preservative-free EzriCare Artificial Tears. The …

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Published on February 2, 2023 - 17:50 GMT

In Advance of Extreme Cold, McKee Administration Reminds Rhode Islanders to Take Health Precautions

In advance of the extreme cold expected this weekend, the McKee Administration is reminding all Rhode Islanders about ways to stay healthy and safe. According to the National Weather Service, Rhode Island will experience temperatures and wind chills below …

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Published on January 30, 2023 - 18:03 GMT

Daniele International Recalls Ready-To-Eat Sausage Due To Possible Contamination with Listeria

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Daniele International, LLC, is recalling more than 50,000 pounds of ready-to-eat sausage that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The products were produced on various …

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Published on December 30, 2022 - 17:55 GMT

Preliminary List of Top Baby Names in 2022

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is sharing a preliminary list of the most popular baby names in Rhode Island in 2022. Female 1. Charlotte 2. Amelia 3. Isabella 4. Olivia 5. Emma 6. Luna 7. Sophia 8. Ava 9. Isla 10. Scarlett and Violet (tie) …

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Published on December 15, 2022 - 01:49 GMT

RIDOH and DEM Recommend Lifting Restrictions for Blue-green Algae in Upper and Lower Melville Ponds and Almy 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 Lower Melville Pond and Upper Melville Pond (also known as Thurston Gray …

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Published on December 12, 2022 - 22:55 GMT

Byheart Recalls Five Batches of Infant Formula

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Byheart is recalling five batches of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula due to the potential for cross-contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii. The product being recalled is …

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Published on December 7, 2022 - 19:08 GMT

RIDOH Advising the Public of Unintended Information Release

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising the public of a recent data breach of protected health information. Between July 28, 2022, and October 20, 2022, a link to a spreadsheet was accidentally included in emails sent by RIDOH staff. The …

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