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Warning: Do Not Eat Lucky Country Aussie Style Soft Gourmet Black Licorice (California Public Health) - August 21
Peppers Unlimited, Inc. Recalls La Torre Jalapeno Nacho Slices (August 14) because of possible product contamination caused by a chemical reaction between the product and the can potentially resulting in a swollen and/or ruptured container and significant off flavor.
S&M (USA) Enterprise Corp. Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Grove Grow Notes Brand Dried Bamboo Fungus Veiled Lady (Aug. 12) (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
Hop Lee Trading Co., Inc. Issues Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Flower Brand Dried Sweet Potato (Aug. 12) (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
California Department Of Public Health confirmed beef recalled by Nebraska Beef LTD
California Department Of Public Health Warns Consumers not to feed their pets certain bags of PEDIGREE® Complete Nutrition Small Crunchy Bites because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella
California Department Of Public Health Warns Consumers Not To Eat Huevines Confitados Sabor Chocolate Candy Imported From Mexico
California Department Of Public Health Warns Consumers Not To Eat Ego Hao Jin Bang Candy Imported From Malaysia
FDA Extends Consumer Warning on Serrano Peppers from Mexico due to the same strain of bacteria that is causing the current outbreak in the United States. (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
EG Labs Announces Urgent Nationwide Voluntary Recall of ALL LOTS of Viapro 375 mg Capsules, due to a Potentially Harmful Ingredient.
(U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
FDA Advises Against Consumption of American Lobster (Maine Lobster) Tomalley because of potential contamination (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
Vita Food Products Issues Alert Regarding Vita Nova Salmon(U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
U.S. Grown Jalapeno and Serrano Peppers Not Connected to Salmonella Saintpaul Outbreak Jalapeño and serrano peppers grown in the United States are not connected with the current Salmonella Saintpaul outbreak.(U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
Agricola Zaragoza, Inc. Recalls Jalapeno Peppers Because of Possible Health Risk Distribution has been suspended pending investigation as to the source of the problem (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
FDA Lifts Warning About Eating Certain Types of Tomatoes As a result, the agency is removing its June 7 warning against eating certain types of red raw tomatoes (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
Recall: Lucky Green Trading, Inc. Recalls Thai Basil The Herb Has The Potential To Be Contaminated With Salmonella
Recall: Matterhorn Group Inc. Announces Voluntary Recall of "Astro Pops" and "Missile Pops" 3.5 oz Cherry Pineapple Frozen Novelty Pops in Arizona, Nevada and California due to Safety Hazard (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
Potential Exposure to Lead in Artificial Turf: Public Health Issues, Actions, and Recommendations (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
California Department of Public Health Warns Consumers Not to Eat Qi Cai Bang Candy Imported from China
Fresca Italia, Inc., Expands Recall of Burrata Cheese Because of Possible Health Risk (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
California Department of Public Health Announces Annual Quarantine of Sport-Harvested Mussels
Measles Alert - Arizona
California Department of Public Health Cautions Californians about Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases (36k PDF, 2pp.)
California Department of Public Health Warns Consumers Not to Eat Chaca Chaca Chacatrozo Candy Imported from Mexico (30k PDF, 1p.) | Spanish (33k PDF, 2pp.) (California Department of Public Health)
California Department of Public Health Warns Consumers Not to Chew The Gum Contained in Dulces Yosi Megapack Imported from Mexico (25k PDF, 2pp.) [ Spanish (25k PDF, 2pp.) ] (California Department of Public Health)
California Department of Public Health Warns Consumers Not to Eat Kowalke Family Brand Alfalfa Sprout Products (33k PDF, 2pp.) [ Spanish (35k PDF, 2pp.)] (California Department of Public Health)
Lead warning: Do not eat Tamanlorin Tamarind Candy and BarriChicle Mini Chewing Gum, imported from Mexico [ Spanish ] (California Department of Public Health)
California Department of Public Health Warns Consumers Not to Eat Three Brands of Alfalfa Sprouts (California Department of Public Health)
California Department of Public Health Warns Consumers Not to Eat Bibi Rainbow Chewing Gum Confection, Tamanzela Candies and Tarritos Candies Imported from Mexico (31k PDF, 2pp. - California Department of Public Health)
California Department of Public Health Warns Consumers Not to Eat Olivier Brand Parmesan & Asiago Dip With Garlic & Basil
Recall: TIGO bags in Contra Costa
Flyer (PDF, 1p.) | Frequently Asked Questions and Answers (First 5 Contra Costa Children & Families Commission)
Cold Weather Health Alert: Health Officials Issue Warning about Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
California Department of Public Health Launches Preteen Vaccine Week (California Department of Public Health)
California Department of Public Health Warns Consumers Not to Eat Indy Mini Dedos Spicy and Sour Candy Imported from Mexico (California Department of Public Health)
Petsmart Bird Illness: pet store issues warning that some birds have tested positive for bacterial infection (Petsmart)
California Department of Public Health Warns Consumers Not to Drink Metromint Flavored Water (California Department of Public Health)
Del Rey Tortilleria, Inc. Issues Recall of Flour Tortillas due to Possible Health Risk (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
California Department of Public Health Cautions Californians about Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases (California Department of Public Health)
California Department of Public Health Lifts Annual Quarantine For Sport-Harvested Mussels (California Department of Public Health)
California Department of Public Health Warns Consumers Not to Eat American Chef's Selection Angus Beef Patties (California Department of Public Health)
California Department of Public Health Warns Consumers Not to Eat Certain Brands of Pot Pies (California Department of Public Health)
California Department of Public Health Warns Consumers Not to Eat Certain Brands of Ground Beef (73k PDF, 1p.) (California Department of Public Health)
California Department of Public Health Warns Consumers Not to Eat Soy Deli Tofu Products Identified in Expanded Recall (92k PDF, 2pp.) (California Department of Public Health)
California Department of Public Health Encourages Children and Their Parents to Participate in Walk to School Week (California Department of Public Health)
California Department of Public Health Urges Californians to Get Immunized Against The Flu (73k PDF, 2pp.) (California Department of Public Health)
California Department of Public Health Warns Consumers Not to Eat Soy Deli Tofu Products (72k PDF, 1p.) (California Department of Public Health)
California Department of Public Health Advises Consumers Not to Use CDPH Lunch Boxes (California Department of Public Health)
California Department of Public Health Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Giving Baby's Bliss Gripe Water - Apple-Flavored to Children (California Department of Public Health)
California Department of Public Health Warns Consumers Not to Eat Jovy Shaiky Tamarind Lollipops and Indy Cerillos Spicy & Sour (California Department of Public Health)
California Department of Public Health Warns Consumers Not to Eat Indy Dedos Spicy and Sour Candy Imported from Mexico (California Department of Public Health)
CDPH Statement on Metz Fresh Recall of Bagged Spinach (California Department of Public Health)
California Department of Public Health Warns Attendees at The Usa Gymnastics National Congress and Trade Show in San Jose of Possible Exposure to Hepatitis A (California Department of Public Health)
Hepatitis A in a Food Handler Who Served Persons From Multiple States (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
California Department of Public Health Warns Consumers Not to Eat Bagged Baby Carrots Distributed by The Los Angeles Salad Company (California Department of Public Health)
California Department of Public Health Celebrates 15th Anniversary of The California Smokers' Helpline (California Department of Public Health)
California Department of Public Health Encourages Parents to Have Their Children Immunized with Start of The School Year (California Department of Public Health)
California Department of Public Health Warns Consumers Not to Eat Barrilito And Miguelito Candies Imported from Mexico (California Department of Public Health)
Magnetic Toy Recalls
California Department of Public Health Warns Consumers Not to Eat Fresh Ginger from China (52k PDF, 1p.) (California Department of Public Health)
California Department of Public Health Warns Consumers Not to Eat De La Rosa Pulparindo Candy (64k PDF, 2pp.) (California Department of Public Health)
California Department of Public Health Advises Consumers Not to Eat Certain Brands of Castleberry Hot Dog Chilisauce, Chili, and Corned Beef Hash (93k PDF, 2pp.) (California Department of Public Health)
Robert's American Gourmet Foods Expands Recall (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
State Health Officer Advises Consumers Not to Eat Robert's American Gourmet Veggie Booty (California Department of Health Services)
Consumers Advised Not to Eat Certain Diced Yellow Onions (California Department of Health Services)
State Health Department Warns Consumers Not to Eat Certain Brands of Ground Beef (California Department of Health Services)
FDA Advises Consumers to Avoid Toothpaste From China Containing Harmful Chemical (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
Consumers Advised Not To Eat Puffer Fish Labeled as Monkfish (California Department of Health Services)
State Health Officer Advises Consumers Not to Eat Maranatha Sesame Tahini and 365 Organic Everyday Value Sesame Tahini Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination (California Department of Health Services)
State Health Department Warns Consumers Not To Eat "Salad Cosmo" Brand Alfalfa Sprouts (California Department of Health Services)
State Health Department Warns Consumers Not to Eat Three Brands of Lead-Contaminated Candy from Mexico (California Department of Health Services)
California Firm Recalls Ready-To-Eat Turkey Products for Possible Listeria Contamination (California Department of Health Services)
State Health Officer Advises Consumers Not to Eat Some Shellfish and Viscera of Sardines, Anchovies and Crab from Five Southern California Counties (California Department of Health Services)
Magnetix Magnetic Building Set Recall Expanded Serious Injuries Continue to be Reported to CPSC (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
Early Onset of Warm Weather Triggers an Early West Nile Virus Season (California Department of Health Services)
State Health Officer Advises Consumers Not to Eat Richwood Meat Frozen Ground Beef Patties Due to Possible E. Coli Contamination (California Department of Health Services)
Annual Quarantine of Sport-Harvested Mussels in California Takes Effect Early Due to Elevated Levels of Domoic Acid (California Department of Health Services)
State Health Officer Cautions Californians About Ticks And Tick-Borne Diseases (California Department of Health Services)
Con Agra Foods Is Recalling All Varieties of Peter Pan Peanut Butter or Great Value Peanut Butter (California Department of Health Services)
Eating Wild Mushrooms Can Be Deadly, State Public Health Officer Warns (California Department of Health Services)
State and Local Officials Highlight Importance of Immunizations for 11 And 12 Year Olds (California Department of Health Services)
State and Local Emergency and Health Officials Urge Preparedness in Response to Extreme Cold Forecasts
State Health Department Lifts Annual Quarantine for Sport-Harvested Mussels in San Luis Obispo County (California Department of Health Services)
New Tick Bite Prevention Materials for Kids! (California Department of Health Services)

- Don't Let the Ticks Bite! (Brochure, PDF)

- Beware of Ticks! (Bookmark, PDF)
State Health Department Advises Consumers Not to Eat Raw, Frozen, Half-Shell Oysters from Korea (California Department of Health Services)
Ohio Firm Recalls Cooked Ham and Turkey Products For Possible Listeria Contamination (The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety)
Lead Poisoning Alerts & Recalls
State Public Health Officer Offers Food Safety Tips for Holiday Feasts (California Department of Health Services)
State Health Department Lifts Annual Quarantine for Sport-Harvested Mussels (California Department of Health Services)
State Health Department Cautions Californians About Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases (California Department of Health Services)
State Public Health Officer Announces That Health Services is Monitoring Green Leaf Lettuce Recall (California Department of Health Services)
FDA Consumer Advisory on Refrigeration of Carrot Juice (The U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
State Health Officer Announces Voluntary Recall of Fresh, Prepackaged Spinach Products That Are Possibly Related to a Multistate Outbreak of E. Coli (California Department of Health Services)
State Health Department Advises Consumers Not to Eat Fresh, Bagged Spinach Because It May Be a Possible Cause of A Multistate E. Coli Outbreak (California Department of Health Services)
State Public Health Officer Urges Parents to Take Simple Steps to Protect Children from Head Lice (California Department of Health Services)
State Health Department Announces Proposed Drinking Water Standard for Perchlorate (California Department of Health Services)
State Public Health Officer Warns of Illnesses Linked to Consumption of Raw Oysters from Washington State (California Department of Health Services)
State Public Health Officer Issues Warning about Hantavirus Following First Fatal Case Since 2003 (California Department of Health Services)
Two More Mosquito Samples and Three More Dead Birds Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Contra Costa County (Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District)
State Health Officer Announces Four New Cases of West Nile Virus in California (California Department of Health Services)
Coping with Hot Weather: A Guide How to Prevent, Recognize, and Cope with Heat-Related Health Problems and Emergencies
State Health Officer Urges Californians to Take Precautious Against Plague (California Department of Health Services)
State Health Officer Announces First Confirmed Human Case of West Nile Virus in California This Year (California Department of Health Services)
State Health Officer Urges Immunization Against Mumps (California Department of Health Services)
State Health Officer Cautions Californians about Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases (California Department of Health Services)
Annual Quarantine for Sport-Harvested Mussels Takes Effect May 1 in California (California Department of Health Services)
Eating Wild Mushrooms Can Be Deadly, State Public Health Officer Warns (California Department of Health Services)
State Health Officials Warn Californians to Prepare for West Nile Virus Season (California Department of Health Services)
CPSC Recalls Bracelets Linked to Child's Lead Poisoning Death (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
State Health Department Issues Warning to Consumers to Stop Using "The First Years" Liquid-Filled Children's Teething Rings Manufacturered by RC2 (California Department of Health Services)
State Health Department Issues Warning on Juice Harvest Assorted Juices (California Department of Health Services)
CDC Advisory on Use of Anti-Virals to treat flu (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Health Warning On Lead-Contaminated Sweet Cured Plums From China (California Department of Health Services)
Enrollment Opens for New Federal Prescription Drug Benefits (California Department of Health Services)
State Public Health Officer Offers Food Safety Tips for Holiday Feasts (California Department of Health Services)
Annual Quarantine Lifted for Sport-Harvested Mussels Health Advisories for Some Seafood Remain in Effect in Three Counties (California Department of Health Services)
Warning about Ticks during Winter (California Department of Health Services)
State Health Department Issues Warning Reminding Consumers Not To Eat Mussels and Some Seafood From Ventura County and Channel Islands (California Department of Health Services)
State Health Department Urges Parents To Take Simple Steps To Protect Children From Head Lice (California Department of Health Services)
Sara Lee Food & Beverage Issues Precautionary Recall Alert (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
State Health Department Issues Warning about Plague in Pet Cats (California Department of Health Services)
State Health Department Issues Warning Not to Eat Bivalve Shellfish and The Viscera of Crab from San Luis Obispo County (California Department of Health Services)
Prevent Children from Secondhand Smoke Exposure
Pet Turtles May be Harmful to Your Children's Health
Extreme Weather Tips (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
State Health Officer Reminds Californians That Fun in The Sun can Turn Deadly (News Release from California Department of Health Services)
State Health Department Warns Consumers Not to Eat Two Brands of Lead-Contaminated Candy from Mexico (California Department of Health Services)
State Health Officer Reminds Californians That Fun in The Sun can Turn Deadly (California Department of Health Services)
State Health Officer Cautions Californians about Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases (California Department of Health Services)
Marburg Hemorrhagic Fever (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Annual Quarantine for Sport-Harvested Mussels Takes Effect May 1 in California (California Department of Health Services)
FDA Issues Health Advisory about Certain Soft Cheese Made from Raw Milk (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
Nail Salon Warning
Interim Health Advisories for San Pablo and Lafayette Reservoirs
Archway Cookies Issues Product Recall: Glass fragments found in Some Archway Holiday Cashew Nougat Cookies (California Department of Health Services)
Safely Surrendered Baby Sites - Into Safe Arms
Seneca Foods Corp. Is Recalling 1 Million Cans of Beets Because of Possible Undercooking (California Department of Health Services)
State Health Department Advises Consumers About Lead In Seasonings Imported From Mexico
Lead Danger: Metal Toy Jewelry Recall
State Health Officer Provides Tips to Prevent Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome
Consumers Advised Not To Eat Sport-Harvested Bivalve Shellfish From Humboldt And Del Norte Counties
State Health Director Cautions Californians About Ticks And Tick-Borne Diseases
Health Alert For High Heat Periods
State Health Department Warn Consumers Not To Eat Sport-Harvested Shellfish From Santa Cruz County
State Health Department Issues Annual Quarantine For Sport-Harvested Mussels A Week Early
State Health Department Warns Consumers not to Eat Chaca Chaca, Lead-Contaminated Candy From Mexico
State Health Department Advises Consumers not to Eat Certain Frozen Ground Beef Products due to Possible E.Coli O157:H7 Contamination
State Health Department Cautions Californians about Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases
CPSC, Target Corporation Announce Recall of Multicolored Sidewalk Chalk
Aspirin Warning for Children and Teenagers
Warning about Eating Wild Mushrooms
State Health Director Advises Public not to Eat Ding Ho Leek Sauce due to Possible Contamination
What You Need to Know about Head Lice
State Health Director Urges Parents to Take Simple Steps To Protect Children from Head Lice
Headlice Packet for Schools (PDF, 4pp.)
Warning - Meat Recall (California Dept. of Health Services)
State Health Department Warns Aspirin Contains Ingredients That are Dangerous to Children and Teenagers
Interim Health Advisory About Eating Fish Caught in San Pablo Reservoir
Information on Bioterrorism from Contra Costa Public Health
California Requires Booster Seats for Older Kids - law became effective January 1, 2002