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Ground Beef Products Recalled

1 day 11 hours ago
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that a recall has been issued for ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The recalled product is in a 1-lb. vacuum-packed package labeled "ORGANIC RANCHER ORGANIC GROUND BEEF 85% LEAN 15% FAT" with "...

Steer Clear of Harmful Algae Blooms this Summer

1 week 6 days ago
As we approach the summer months and recreational activities on the State's abundant lakes, ponds and rivers increase, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) remind the public to be on the lookout for harmful algae blooms (...

Bedner Growers, Inc. Recalls Cucumbers

2 weeks 1 day ago
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Bedner Growers, Inc., voluntarily recalled cucumbers sold at Bedner's Farm Fresh Market between April 29, 2025, and May 14, 2025, and businesses should not sell or serve the recalled cucumbers. These products are associated...

State Health and Environmental Officials Offer Spring Health Reminders

3 weeks 2 days ago
With warmer weather now here, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are reminding people to take precautions to prevent tick bites, mosquito bites, and animal bites when outdoors. "Enjoying nature and being physically active outside...

RIDOH Highlights Initiatives to Address STIs During STI Awareness Week

1 month 2 weeks ago
In observance of National STI Awareness Week, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is highlighting some of the public health campaigns and interventions it has implemented, in partnership with community-based organizations, to address rising sexually transmitted infection (STI) rates in...

RIDOH Statement on Lawsuit Against Federal HHS

2 months ago
Rhode Island was among a group of states that filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Rhode Island today against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for the premature termination of grants that support critical public health services. "Investments in public health make our...

With Flu and Norovirus Levels High, Good Health Habits Recommended

3 months 2 weeks ago
With rates of seasonal viruses, such as flu and norovirus, still elevated throughout Rhode Island, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is urging people to practice good health habits to help keep everyone healthy and safe. So far, more than 900 people in Rhode Island have been...

RIDOH Launches New Map of Lead Drinking Water Pipes

3 months 2 weeks ago
As part of the process of replacing all lead service lines in Rhode Island's public water systems by 2033, the Rhode Island Department of Health has launched a new, interactive map of drinking water service lines (pipes) in the state. This new dashboard shows if service lines are made of lead,...

RIDOH Launches Rental Registry's Public Database

3 months 3 weeks ago
As part of work statewide to protect children and families from the hazards of lead exposure, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has launched its Rental Registry public database. (See link below.) With this dashboard, a resident can look up their rental property to see if the property'

Turkana Food Recalls Aleppo Tahini Sesame Paste

3 months 3 weeks ago
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Turkana Food Inc. is recalling 858 cases of Aleppo Tahini Sesame Paste because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or

Food Safety Tips for Game Day Celebrations; Safer Cheese Choices / Consejos de seguridad alimentaria para las celebraciones el día del partido; Opciones más seguras de quesos

3 months 3 weeks ago
Ahead of Super Bowl Sunday, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is sharing food safety tips to make sure foodborne illness isn't invited to your gathering. Many game day favorite foods, like pizza, chicken wings, chili, and dips cannot stay at room temperature for more than 2 hours. When...

Blue Ridge Natural Mix Dog Food Recalled

4 months ago
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Blue Ridge Beef is recalling 5,700 pounds of their two-pound log Natural Mix dog food due to a contamination of Salmonella. The recalled products have the Lot number N25/12/31. (Lot numbers are stamped in the clips on the...