News Releases
The following press releases are arranged by date with the latest first. For more information about specific press releases call 586-4442.
- DOH SHUTS DOWN FOUR FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS, REOPENS THREE Jun 29, 2026 - HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Food Safety Branch authorized the reopening of three food establishments after follow-up inspections confirmed that the food equipment cleaning and sanitization issues have been resolved. The following four establishments previously received red placards and were closed on June 25: Walking Tacos Hawaii (owned by Walking Tacos LLC)… Continue Reading
- DOH ALERTS PUBLIC ABOUT MORNINGSTAR FARMS BUFFALO CHIK’N NUGGETS AND HOT & SPICY SAUSAGE PATTIES DUE TO POTENTIAL PRESENCE OF PLASTIC MATERIALS Jun 24, 2026 - HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch (FDB) is alerting residents to a recall issued by MorningStar Farms for its Buffalo Chik’n Nuggets and Hot & Spicy Sausage Patties. The recall was issued due to the potential presence of plastic pieces which may cause injury or pose a choking hazard. The recalled products were distributed nationwide, including retailers… Continue Reading
- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL ANNOUNCE HEMP RETAIL REGISTRATION ENFORCEMENT TO BEGIN JULY 1, 2026 Jun 23, 2026 - HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH), through its Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation (OMCCR), in coordination with the Department of the Attorney General, today announced that enforcement of Hawaiʻi’s hemp retailer and distributor registration requirements will begin statewide on July 1, 2026. The grace period for hemp retailer and distributor registration… Continue Reading
- DOH REPORTS TRAVEL-RELATED DENGUE VIRUS CASE IN OʻAHU VISITOR Jun 17, 2026 - HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has identified a new travel-related dengue virus case on Oʻahu involving a visitor. As this case involves a nonresident, it is not included in Hawaiʻi’s official dengue case count, which remains at five cases statewide. The affected individual was exposed to the virus while traveling in a… Continue Reading
- DOH ALERTS PUBLIC ABOUT NARA ORGANICS INFANT FORMULA DUE TO POTENTIAL CLOSTRIDIUM BOTULINUM CONTAMINATION Jun 15, 2026 - HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch (FDB) is alerting residents to a recall issued by Nara Organics for all lots of its Nara Organics Powdered Infant Formula products due to potential contamination of Clostridium botulinum. The products were distributed nationwide, including direct-to-consumer sales from the Nara Organics website, as… Continue Reading
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