News Releases

The following press releases are arranged by date with the latest first. For more information about specific press releases call 586-4442.

  • Department of Health issues a recall alert for multiple Totally Cool, Inc. ice cream and frozen dairy products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination Jun 25, 2024 - HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch (FDB) is alerting residents to a recall issued by Totally Cool, Inc. for ice cream and frozen dairy products because of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. These products were sold throughout the United States, and include Abilyn’s Frozen Bakery ice cream cakes, Jeni’s frozen… Continue Reading
  • New DOH Portal Compiles Maui Environmental Monitoring Data Jun 24, 2024 - HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) has launched an Environmental Monitoring Data Portal to provide a one-stop shop for sharing the results of previous and ongoing environmental monitoring in the areas affected by the August 2023 Lahaina and Kula wildfires. This new website provides direct public access to environmental monitoring data collected by… Continue Reading
  • DOH REPORTS TRAVEL-RELATED DENGUE CASE ON OʻAHU Jun 24, 2024 - HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed one travel-related dengue virus case on Oʻahu. The individual traveled to a region where dengue is known to be spread. Symptoms of dengue can range from mild to severe and include fever, nausea, vomiting, rash, and body aches. Symptoms typically last two to seven days… Continue Reading
  • DOH SHARES FDA ALERT FOR IQF OYSTERS Jun 21, 2024 - HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Food Safety Branch is notifying the public of the recent Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory regarding certain IQF oysters from the Republic of Korea. On June 21, 2024, the FDA cautioned against selling, serving or consuming the oysters, due to potential norovirus contamination. A product of… Continue Reading
  • DOH REOPENS JACK IN THE BOX, ARBY’S Jun 19, 2024 - WAIPAHU, Hawaiʻi – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has issued green placards and reopened Jack in the Box #8206 and Arby’s on 94-866 Moloalo Street, June 19, 2024. During a June 18 inspection, Jack in the Box #8206 (PARS Group, LLC) and Arby’s (S&S Restaurant Service, LLC) were issued red placards and immediately closed… Continue Reading

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