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With Flu and Norovirus Levels High, Good Health Habits Recommended

1 year 6 months 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

1 year 6 months 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

1 year 7 months 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

1 year 7 months 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

1 year 7 months 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

1 year 7 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...