State of Rhode Island Department of Health Press Releases

• 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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• Published on December 6, 2022 - 19:08 GMT

  

  Exportadora Copramar Recalls Frozen Raspberries Due to Possible Contamination

  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Exportadora Copramar is recalling 1,260 cases of James Farm frozen raspberries because of a potential contamination with Hepatitis A. The recalled frozen raspberries are packaged in …

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• Published on December 6, 2022 - 19:08 GMT

  

  RIDOH and DEM Recommend Lifting Restrictions for Blue-green Algae in Georgiaville Pond, Blackamore Pond, and Larkin 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 Georgiaville Pond in Smithfield, Blackamore Pond in Cranston, and Larkin …

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• Published on November 18, 2022 - 22:12 GMT

  

  Health Advisory for Deli Meats and Cheeses

  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising people who are at higher risk for severe illness from Listeria to not eat meat or cheese from any deli counter unless it is reheated to an internal temperature of 165F or until steaming hot. People …

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• Published on November 17, 2022 - 19:21 GMT

  

  Hospital and State Leaders Call on Rhode Islanders to Seek Medical Care in the Right Place

  With several respiratory viruses currently circulating in Rhode Island and with the holidays coming, State health officials and hospital leaders gathered today to again urge the public to only go to emergency departments for issues that require emergency …

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• Published on November 17, 2022 - 00:21 GMT

  

  RIDOH and DEM Recommend Lifting Restrictions for Blue-green Algae in Slack Reservoir and Stafford 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 Slack Reservoir in Smithfield/Johnston and at Stafford Pond in Tiverton. …

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• Published on November 3, 2022 - 14:53 GMT

  

  Rhode Islanders Reminded About Respiratory Virus Prevention Measures

  With Rhode Island and states throughout the region currently seeing the circulation of several respiratory viruses, including RSV, flu, and COVID-19, all Rhode Islanders are reminded to take basic prevention measures to help themselves and their family …

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• Published on October 31, 2022 - 21:06 GMT

  

  RIDOH and DEM Recommend Lifting Restrictions for Blue-green Algae in Flat River Reservoir

  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) recommend lifting the advisory restricting recreational activities at Flat River Reservoir (also known as Johnson's Pond) in Coventry. The …

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• Published on October 20, 2022 - 15:00 GMT

  

  Health Officials Kick Off Flu Vaccination Campaign

  Leaders from the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Providence Community Health Centers (PCHC) gathered today at PCHC's Chafee Health Center to officially kick off Rhode Island's 2022-2023 flu vaccination campaign. "Rhode Island is …

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• Published on October 18, 2022 - 21:27 GMT

  

  RIDOH and DEM Recommend Avoiding Contact and Water Recreation with a Section of Stafford Pond

  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact Stafford Pond in Tiverton in the vicinity of the boat ramp located off Stafford Pond Road (aka Route 81) …

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• Published on October 17, 2022 - 19:11 GMT

  

  Do Not Drink Notice Issued for Confreda Greenhouses and Farms Customers

  The Confreda Greenhouses and Farms public water system (2150 Scituate Avenue, Hope) is required to issue a do not drink notice for infants 6 months and younger to their customers and employees because nitrate was found in the well over the maximum …

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• Published on October 17, 2022 - 19:11 GMT

  

  RIDOH, Community Partners, Businesses Organizing Additional Monkeypox Clinics

  In an effort to expand access to monkeypox vaccine to all eligible Rhode Islanders, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is partnering with community organizations and businesses to offer vaccination clinics for hospitality workers and others who …

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• Published on October 14, 2022 - 21:51 GMT

  

  RIDOH and DEM Recommend Avoiding Contact and Water Recreation at Slack Reservoir and Georgiaville Pond

  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact and water recreation at Slack Reservoir in Smithfield/Johnston and Georgiaville Pond in Smithfield due to a …

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• Published on October 12, 2022 - 17:01 GMT

  

  Survey Results Spotlight Health and Well-being of Rhode Island High School Students

  While Rhode Island high school students report decreases in the use of some substances, mental health challenges persist for many adolescents in the state, according to new results from the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH)'s Youth Risk …

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• Published on October 11, 2022 - 15:21 GMT

  

  Falafels From Aldi Recalled

  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Cuisine Innovations Unlimited is recalling its Earth Grown Vegan Traditional Falafel and Garlic & Herb Falafel due to the possible presence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli. These …

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• Published on October 6, 2022 - 22:54 GMT

  

  Old Europe Cheese, Inc., Expands Recall to Include Baked Brie Products

  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Old Europe Cheese, Inc., is expanding its voluntarily recall of Brie cheeses to include additional products, specifically baked Brie cheeses, because of a potential contamination with …

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• Published on October 4, 2022 - 18:15 GMT

  

  Governor McKee Announces Major Life Sciences Development Project to Move Forward in the I-195 Innovation and Design District

  Governor Dan McKee today announced that a major life sciences development project is moving forward in the State's Innovation and Design District on the former I-195 land. The 212,000 square foot, seven-story building will house a new public health lab …

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• Published on October 3, 2022 - 14:19 GMT

  

  Old Europe Cheese, Inc., Recalls Brie and Camembert Cheeses Due to Possible Contamination

  The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Old Europe Cheese, Inc., is voluntarily recalling its Brie and Camembert cheeses because of a potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. All Old Europe Cheese Brie and …

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