Report centers on perceptions of treatment access among people who use drugs HONOLULU, HI – In a new report, the Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) confirmed that syringe exchange programs provide important opportunities to eliminate infectious diseases like hepatitis C. Syringe exchanges not only prevent infections from spreading throughout the community, but also serve as ...
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HONOLULU, HI – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch is alerting residents to a voluntary recall by Richin Trading Inc. of its 6- and 12-ounce packages of Tim Heung Yuen Black Melon Seeds distributed to Pacific Supermarket in Waipahū and H Mart in Pearl City. The product is being recalled ...
Read More Department of Health issues voluntary recall warning for Tim Heung Yuen Black Melon Seeds due to undeclared allergens
Syphilis cases are rising dramatically in women and newborns HONOLULU, HI – Expanded screening and treatment is needed to address the increasing rate of syphilis cases in women and newborns in Hawai‘i, according to the Department of Health. The continuing rise of cases in women and congenital syphilis is alarming and requires immediate attention. “All sexually ...
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HONOLULU, HI – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) Clean Air Branch (CAB) has issued a Notice and Finding of Violation and Order (NOVO) to Mahi Pono, LLC, for fugitive dust violations. The violations were confirmed and documented as a result of complaint investigations conducted by CAB. Mahi Pono, LLC has paid a penalty ...
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HONOLULU, HI – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch is warning residents of a voluntary recall by Braga Fresh of its 365 by Whole Foods Market Organic Asian Inspired Chopped Salad 12oz. Kits because they may contain incorrect condiment ingredients, resulting in undeclared milk and egg allergens not listed on ...
Read More Department of Health issues voluntary recall warning for 365 by Whole Foods Market Organic Asian Inspired Chopped Salad Kits due to undeclared allergens
Lahaina, HI – During a complaint and routine inspection on July 10, 2023, the Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Maui Food Safety Branch issued a red “Closed” placard at Maui Brewing Company to protect public health due to a cockroach and rodent infestation. The restaurant, owned and operated by Amakua Holdings Inc., is located at ...
Read More Department of Health Closes Maui Brewing In Lahaina Due To Cockroach And Rodent Infestation
Surge tanks are separate from main Red Hill tanks HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH) conditionally approved Joint Task Force-Red Hill’s (JTF-RH) operational plan to defuel four fuel-containing surge tanks located at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. While this process is part of the defueling of the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility, ...
Read More Department of Health conditionally approves defueling of Red Hill surge tanks
HONOLULU, HI – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch is warning residents of a voluntary recall by Van’s International Foods of certain packages of frozen Van’s Gluten Free Original Waffles because they may contain undeclared wheat. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat may run the risk ...
Read More Department of Health Issues Voluntary Recall Warning for Van’s Gluten-Free Original Waffles due to Undeclared Wheat Allergen
HONOLULU, HI – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch is warning residents of a voluntary recall by Mondelez Global LLC of two varieties of its belVita Breakfast Sandwich products because they may contain undeclared peanut contamination from cross-contact on a manufacturing line. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity ...
Read More Department of Health Warns of Voluntary Recall of belVita Breakfast Sandwich Products due to Undeclared Peanut Allergen
HONOLULU, HI– The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) has issued a formal notice to proceed to retail to Aloha Green Holdings, Inc. dba Aloha Green Apothecary after passing the final on-site inspection of their fourth retail dispensary. Aloha Green Apothecary’s new retail location is at 92-1047 Olani St., Unit 1-110, Kapolei, HI, 96707, and ...
Read More Department of Health approves fourth medical cannabis retail dispensary for Aloha Green Apothecary
Water remains safe to drink HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH) is reporting that low levels of 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) was recently detected for the first time during routine sampling collected at the Haleakala National Park (HNP) drinking water system (Public Water System HI0000222). The HNP water system is a small community ...
Read More Trace levels of contaminant detected in Haleakala National Park water system
HONOLULU, HI– The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) issued a Notice of Violation and Order (NOVO) to the City and County of Honolulu (CCH) for discharging effluent in exceedance of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit limits from the Kailua Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant into Kailua Bay. Between April 2023 and May 2023, CCH ...
Read More Department of Health cites City and County of Honolulu for Kailua Bay wastewater permit violations
HONOLULU, HI – The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH) conditionally approved the Joint Task Force-Red Hill (JTF-RH) defueling plan, setting the framework to begin defueling about 104 million gallons of fuel from the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility. “We value the community’s voice and EPA’s partnership to get us to this point. Today’s ...
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Report summarizes potential chemical exposure to residents from 2021 jet fuel exposure HONOLULU, HI – The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) has released an Exposure Assessment providing further details on the November 2021 contamination of the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) drinking water system that was caused by the release of JP-5 jet fuel at ...
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HONOLULU, HI – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch is warning residents of a voluntary recall by Sunrise Growers Inc., of specific frozen fruit products sold in the state, because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail ...
Read More Department of Health warns of frozen fruit products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination
LĪHU‘E, HI – The Department of Health’s (DOH) Kaua‘i District Health Office conducted door-to-door surveys in June at randomly selected households island-wide. Over the course of four days, survey teams completed a total of 180 interviews, collecting valuable data about the health and well-being of the island’s residents. The survey methodology, known as a Community ...
Read More Kaua‘i District Health Office releases final report on island-wide emergency preparedness survey
HONOLULU, HI – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch is warning residents of a voluntary recall by Frito-Lay of select 15-ounce Tostitos Brand Avocado Salsa Dip sold in the state because it may contain undeclared milk. The front of the jar is correctly labeled as Tostitos Avocado Salsa; however, the ...
Read More Department of Health warns about Tostitos Brand Avocado Salsa Dip voluntary recall due to undeclared milk allergen
HONOLULU, HI – Fall-related injuries and fatalities among Hawai‘i seniors (ages 65 years and older) are reaching troubling numbers. Every year in Hawai‘i an average of 144 seniors die, 2,184 are hospitalized, and 9,677 are treated in emergency departments because of unintentional falls. Falls disproportionately affect our older adults. In addition to the emotional and physical ...
Read More Statewide fall prevention awareness campaign begins June 22, designed to reduce fall injuries among kūpuna
HONOLULU, HI – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch is warning residents of a voluntary recall by Richin Trading Inc. of the following Sun Wave Brand Mini Fruit Jelly Cup products sold at specialty retailers in the state because of a potential choking hazard based on the product size. The ...
Read More Department of Health warns about Sun Wave Brand Mini Fruit Jelly Cup products due to potential choking hazard
HONOLULU, HI – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch is warning residents of a voluntary recall by Willamette Valley Fruit Co. of the following Great Value frozen fruit products sold at Walmart, because of the potential presence of hepatitis A. All other types of Great Value frozen fruit products are ...
Read More Department of Health warns about frozen fruit products due to potential hepatitis A contamination