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Company voluntarily recalls IQF oysters due to potential norovirus contamination
The Hawaiʻi DOH advised the FDA of an outbreak of norovirus illnesses associated with the consumption of the affected oysters on June 13. A week later, the ROK advised the FDA that Central Fisheries Co., LTD voluntarily recalled the affected oysters.
Update: High bacteria notification canceled for Kua Bay
State says water sample retesting results showed enterococci levels no longer exceed the threshold level.
Health officials report high COVID-19 cases statewide
The state released its weekly numbers for June 4-10 this afternoon which shows a total active of 1,330 active cases statewide.
Waikōloa restaurant reopens after getting a red placard for a rodent infestation and more
The restaurant was shut down on April 19 when a state inspection revealed an active rodent infestation, contaminated food products and unsanitary conditions within the facility.
A case of travel-related dengue reported on O‘ahu
Dengue virus is spread from infected person to mosquito to person. While Hawai‘i is home to the type of mosquitoes that can carry dengue, the disease is not established here in the state, and cases are currently only seen in travelers.
Hawai‘i Department of Health supports CDC updates to COVID-19 guidance
DOH continuously reviews data on respiratory pathogens, including the virus that causes COVID-19.
Unvaccinated family of five tests positive for whooping cough; child hospitalized
The family had traveled from the United States mainland and stayed at a hotel accommodation on O‘ahu.
Voluntary recall issued for a variety of salad kits
These salad kits were sold throughout the United States, including Walmart and Costco in Hawaiʻi, and are being recalled because they contain cheese products recently recalled by Rizo Lopez Foods for Listeria monocytogenes.
Several passengers and crew members fall ill on cruise ship set to dock in Honolulu
The illnesses appear to have occurred during the ship’s voyage between Florida and San Francisco from Jan. 22 to Feb. 6.
Voluntary recall issued for certain Robitussin Honey cough syrup products
Eight lots of Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Adult and Robitussin Honey CF Max Nighttime Adult cough syrup products are being recalled due to microbial contamination.
Dept. of Health issues updated voluntary recall warning for apple sauce products due to elevated lead levels
The Hawai‘i State Department of Health Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, Disease Investigation Branch, and Food and Drug Branch are today jointly updating the Oct. 31, 2023 alert by the Department of Health.
Hawai‘i Department of Health launches Safe Sleep webpage to prevent infant sleep-related deaths
The Hawai’i State Department of Health has introduced the Safe Sleep Hawai‘i webpage to provide information and resources for parents and caregivers, emphasizing the importance of safe sleep practices for infants.
2 travel-related cases of dengue reported: 1 on Big Island, other on Kaua’i
The Hawai‘i Department of Health has received two reports of travel-related dengue cases in Hawai‘i: one on the Big island and the other on Kaua’i.
Voluntary recall for enoki mushrooms produced in Tawain and sold in Hawaiʻi
The enoki mushrooms being recalled in Hawai’i are produced by Taiwan-based Changhua County Mushrooms Productions Cooperative and distributed by Jan Fruits.
Fuel spill of 700 gallons at Maui Space Surveillance Complex atop Haleakalā
An estimated 700 gallons of diesel fuel spilled at the Maui Space Surveillance Complex located at the summit of Haleakalā. Authorities pointed toward a mechanical issue in which a diesel fuel pump for an onsite backup generator failed to shut off on Sunday night. The spill was identified on Monday morning.
Respiratory virus rates in Hawaiʻi are increasing early in the season
The Hawai‘i Department of Health is reporting that cases of Respiratory Syncytial Virus and influenza are increasing in Hawaiʻi, in line with trends observed across the country.
DOH Reports 2 Additional Monkeypox Cases in Hawaiʻi
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health reported two additional cases of monkeypox on Thursday, Aug. 18.
DOH Reports Monkeypox Case in Maui County
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health has identified one additional case of monkeypox, the office stated on Thursday, Aug. 4.
Community Members Raise Concerns Over State’s Plan to Import ‘Incompatible Male’ Mosquitoes to Control Wild Population
A protest in front of the Department of Agriculture in Hilo is scheduled this afternoon over the state’s plan to introduce a mosquito-control approach to Hawai‘i in an effort to save the endangered Hawaiian honeycreeper species.
DOH IDs 3rd Probable Monkeypox Case
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health identified an additional probable case of monkeypox in a Hawaiʻi resident, the DOH stated Thursday, June 9.
