HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch (FDB) is alerting residents to a voluntary recall by HMC Farms of conventional (non-organic) whole peaches, plums, and/or nectarines because of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. These fruits were sold nationwide, including Hawaiʻi, under multiple brand names such as HMC Farms and Signature ...
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HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch (FDB) is alerting residents to a voluntary recall by KinderFarms, LLC for KinderMed Infants’ Pain & Fever and KinderMed Kids’ Pain & Fever OTC medication products because of acetaminophen instability. These products were sold nationwide, including Hawaiʻi, from drug/pharmacy retailers, supermarkets, direct ...
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HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) will hold a Fuel Tank Advisory Committee meeting Wednesday on updates related to the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility. The agenda includes information on defueling progress, closure plan updates, and remediation updates. Representatives from the DOH, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Joint Task Force-Red Hill, Navy Region ...
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HONOLULU – Hawaiʻi Department of Health Director Dr. Kenneth Fink issued the following statement on this evening’s incident at the Hawaiʻi State Hospital: “We are extremely saddened to report that an incident on Hawaiʻi State Hospital grounds today took the life of a member of our Hawaiʻi State Hospital staff. Our thoughts tonight are with ...
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Kahului, HI – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Food Safety Branch issued a yellow conditional pass placard to Siu’s Chinese Kitchen on Nov. 9, 2023 allowing the establishment to reopen to the public. The establishment was reopened under a conditional pass due to the cockroach activity significantly decreasing and with no activity observed on ...
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KĪHEI – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) has issued a formal notice to proceed for Maui Wellness Group, LLC, dba Maui Grown Therapies after it passed its final on-site inspection for its fourth retail facility. Maui Grown Therapies’ new retail site is located at 1215 South Kīhei Road D-2 in Kīhei, and the ...
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HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch (FDB) is alerting residents to a voluntary recall by Mid America Pet Food for products distributed to retailers in the state, including Sam’s Club, Tractor Supply Co., and Del’s Feed and Farm Supply. The products are being recalled because they may be ...
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KAHULUI – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) Maui Food Safety Branch issued a red “Closed” placard and immediately shut down Siu’s Chinese Kitchen during a complaint inspection conducted on November 2, 2023 for a cockroach infestation. The establishment, located at 70 E. Kaʻahumanu Ave., Ste. C-5, is operated by Siu’s Chinese Kitchen LLC. The DOH Food ...
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HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) issued a red placard and immediately shut down Jacky’s Macau Café located at 119 North Hotel Street, due to a lack of proper refrigeration. The food establishment, operated by Meng Ngok Lei received the red placard on November 2, 2023, and must remain closed until DOH conducts a follow-up ...
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HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) convened more than 250 stakeholders, advocates, and visionaries across the state to discuss the Healthy Hawai‘i Strategic Plan 2030 (HHSP). Since its launch in 2021, the HHSP has been a roadmap for improving the health of Hawai‘i residents by preventing and reducing chronic disease. The Summit showcased local ...
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HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch (FDB) is alerting residents to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) safety alert for several over-the-counter eye drop products sold by national retailers, due to the potential risk of eye infections from unsanitary conditions in the manufacturing facility. The eye drops ...
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HONOLULU – An assessment conducted by the Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) identified the greatest needs of Lāhainā residents affected by the wildfires and evaluated the impact on their physical and mental health. “The needs assessment provided a critical opportunity for the affected communities to voice current needs and concerns,” said Deputy State Epidemiologist Dr. ...
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HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) issued a red placard and immediately shut down Cooking Fresh, located at 550 South Beretania Street in the Queen’s Medical Center POB III, due to a lack of proper refrigeration. The food establishment, operated by Cooking Fresh, LLC, received the red placard on October 30, 2023, and ...
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HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i State Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch is alerting residents to a voluntary recall by WanaBana of all of its Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree pouch products distributed to retailers nationally, including online retailers such as Amazon.com. All lot codes and expiration dates of the Apple Cinnamon Fruit Puree pouches ...
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Learn how to keep your keiki safe from lead exposure HONOLULU – Lead is a toxic metal that can be dangerous to your health, particularly for young children as it hinders the development of the brain. There is no safe level of lead for a child and those exposed to lead have trouble with learning, ...
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DOH will begin a new procurement process HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) announces the cancellation of its Emergency Medical Services and Injury Prevention System Branch’s (EMSIPSB) procurement for Comprehensive Emergency Medical Services for 911 Ground Ambulance Transport for Kauaʻi and Maui Counties, following a protest by the incumbent service provider that was not selected, American Medical Response ...
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HONOLULU – As the state regulator for Hawaiʻi’s water purveyors, the Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) continues to conduct oversight of the Navy’s water distribution system. DOH was informed late Wednesday night that 12 Navy water system users reported symptoms they had attributed to exposure to tap water. DOH is taking these reports seriously and ...
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Mpox vaccination encouraged for anyone at risk HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) is reporting two additional cases of mpox in O‘ahu residents. These are the second and third cases diagnosed in Hawai‘i in 2023. Those at higher risk of mpox infection should consider being vaccinated with two doses of the JYNNEOS vaccine. Cases in ...
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Official statement recognizes discrimination as threat to public health HONOLULU, HI – In response to increasing attacks on transgender communities in the U.S., the Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) recently released its “Statement on Transgender Rights and Public Health.” In alignment with the DOH mission, the statement denounces discrimination, including transphobia and transphobic action, which ...
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HONOLULU – The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) issued a red placard and immediately shut down Meatheads mobile unit, which was vending on Cooke Street near Kapiʻolani Blvd., due to no water supply for hand washing. The food establishment, operated by Meatheads Hawaiʻi LLC, received the red placard on October 18, 2023, and must remain ...
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