The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Grimmway Farms has issued a recall of select organic whole carrots and organic baby carrots. These carrots should no longer be in grocery stores, but may be in consumers' refrigerators or freezers. These carrots were sold...

The Rhode Island Department of Health has terminated the previous proposed amendment filing for the Rhode Island Food Code (216-RICR-50-10-1). RIDOH has submitted a newer proposal which is now available for public comment. Please note that the new proposal contains the same amendments as the prior filing with one additional change: an update to a citation to the FDA Food Code in section 1.7.2(A)(2).

RIDOH has filed the amendments to Fee Structure for Licensing, Laboratory and Administrative Services Provided by the Department of Health (216-RICR-10-05-2). These amendments will become effective on December 2, 2024.

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Yu Shang Food Inc. is recalling more than 4,500 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled products were produced from October 21, 2024, to October 27,

October 29, 2024, Meeting of the Health Services Council Video Recording

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) recommend lifting the advisory for recreational activities at JL Curran Reservoir in Cranston, Wenscott Reservoir in North Providence, and Waterman Reservoir in Glocester/Smithfield. The...

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) recommend lifting the advisory for recreational activities at Smith and Sayles Reservoir in Glocester. The advisory was related to high levels of blue-green algae, also known as...

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Savencia Cheese is recalling select soft ripened cheeses because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The following products are affected by this recall: - Aldi Emporium Selection Brie

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is alerting customers of the Town of Richmond Public Water System and the Town of Hopkinton Public Water System that they should boil their water before consuming from Thursday November 7th through at least Monday, November 18th. This boil water...

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) recommend lifting the advisory for recreational activities at Warwick Pond in Warwick. The advisory was related to high levels of blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria....

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is reminding Rhode Islanders about Halloween safety precautions. Halloween street smarts Talk with kids about the risks of distracted walking. This includes texting, talking on or looking at a phone, and listening to music. Always...

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) recommend lifting the advisory for recreational activities at Lake Washington and Keech Pond in Glocester. The advisory was related to high levels of blue-green algae, also known as...

50 Valley Street , Providence, RI, 02909
Minutes Filed on: 10/28/2024 3:34:03 PM

October 29, 2024, Meeting of the Health Services Council Agenda

October 22, 2024, Meeting of the Health Services Council Video Recording

October 22, 2024, Meeting of the Health Services Council Agenda

Three Capitol Hill, DOC Conference Room (Basement Level), Providence, RI, 02908
Minutes Filed on: 10/23/2024 9:51:58 AM

3 Capitol Hl Ste 205, Providence, RI, 02908
Minutes Filed on: 10/22/2024 4:29:21 PM

As part of an ongoing effort to identify and address sources of possible childhood lead poisoning, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is urging licensed child care facilities to sign up to have their drinking water tested for lead. The testing is free and is offered by a cooperative...

RIDOH has filed the amendments to Licensing of Recreational Facilities and Beaches (216-RICR-50-10-3). These amendments will become effective on November 7, 2024.