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Multiple frozen waffle brands recalled
Products include Kodiak Cakes, Good & Gather and Great Value brands sold throughout the United States, including at supermarkets and retailers in Hawai‘i.
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.
Hawaiʻi AG joins call for urgent FDA action to protect keiki from toxic metals in baby food
Despite concluding years ago that babies’ and young children’s smaller bodies and metabolism make them more susceptible to the harmful effects of toxic metals, the FDA has established only one action level for one type of toxic metal, inorganic arsenic, in one type of baby food product, infant rice cereal.
State says ‘awa, also known as kava, is ‘generally recognized as safe’
Based on numerous scientific journals and publications provided to the Health Department and College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, the state concluded that the use of the noble variety of ‘awa root, mixed with water or coconut water, is safe and consistent with the substance and intent of federal regulations.
Hirono, colleagues urge Opill manufacturer to release affordable retail price and broad distribution strategy
Earlier this month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Opill—a daily hormonal contraceptive pill—for over-the-counter sale without a prescription, making it the first over-the-counter birth control pill available without a prescription in the United States.
Hirono, others reintroduce bicameral bill to expand access to birth control
Companion legislation was also introduced in the House by Representatives Ayanna Pressley, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ami Bera.
Hawai’i Police made 22 fentanyl-related arrests in first four months of 2023
For the first four months of 2023, the Hawaiʻi Police Department made 22 fentanyl-related arrests, recovering 383 grams of fentanyl and 598 fentanyl pills.
Seniors now eligible for additional COVID-19 bivalent booster dose
The CDC’s announcement also simplifies vaccination schedules to allow bivalent vaccines to be used for primary vaccination series, as well as boosters.
Full protection for FDA-approved abortion drug access remains intact in several states including Hawai‘i
On Thursday, Judge Thomas O. Rice of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington issued an order reiterating that his injunction protecting access to mifepristone in Hawaiʻi and 17 other states remains in full force and effect notwithstanding recent orders by courts in Texas.
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Anne Lopez joins coalition to protect abortion access
Hawaiʻi Attorney General Anne Lopez joined a coalition of 24 attorneys generals who filed an amicus brief challenging a Texas district court judge’s decision that could restrict medication abortion access nationwide.
Green Administration supports continued access to FDA-approved abortion drug
Hawai‘i residents can still access the medication abortion drug mifepristone following two federal district court rulings, and the Green Administration remains united in its determination to ensure that it stays that way. On Friday, April 7 a judge in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued a decision staying the U.S. […]
Kona Community Hospital at risk of closure due to outdated utilities
The nearly 50-year-old Kona Community Hospital — built in 1974 — runs the risk of closure every day due to outdated utilities and is lobbying the State Legislature for funding to deal with the problems.
Updated COVID-19 vaccines coming soon for keiki as young as 6 months old
The Hawai‘i Department of Health has placed orders to supply participating health care providers with updated bivalent vaccines for children ages 6 months to 5 years old.
King’s Hawaiian Voluntarily Recalls Pretzel Hamburger Buns, Slider Buns, Pretzel Bites
King’s Hawaiian has voluntarily recalled its Pretzel Slider Buns, Pretzel Hamburger Buns and Pretzel Bites products out of an abundance of caution following a recall of an ingredient used in the pretzel products from one of its suppliers, Lyons Magnus.
Baby Formula Recall Hits Stores Across U.S.
Supply disruptions and a massive safety recall of baby formula in the U.S. has led to many products being taken off store shelves leaving families scrambling.
3 of 4 Suspected Norovirus Cases Linked to Raw Oysters Identified in Hawaiʻi County
DOH and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are investigating a multi-state outbreak of norovirus linked to raw oysters. As of Tuesday, April 5, there are four suspected cases in the state.
FDA Authorizes Pfizer Pill as Home Treatment for COVID-19
U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday issued an emergency use authorization for the first pill against COVID-19.
DOH Prepares for Likely Authorization of COVID-19 Vaccine for Keiki Ages 5-11
The Hawai‘i Department of Health is gearing up for the likely administration of COVID-19 vaccinations to children 5-11 as the Pfizer vaccine undergoes federal review for this age group.
UH System Implements Vaccine Mandate
The university’s decision comes after the FDA granted full authorization to the Pfizer vaccine.
KCH Also Accepting COVID Vaccine Pre-Registration for 12-Year-Olds
Like Hilo Medical Center, Kona Community Hospital is accepting pre-registration for the COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 12 to 15.
