CDPH Lifts Warning about Sport-Harvested Shellfish from Monterey County​

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has lifted the shellfish safety notification today, November 12, 2024, related to sport-harvested mussels, clams, and scallops from Marin and Monterey Counties.

11/12/2024 10:04 AM

More Ground Cinnamon Products Added to FDA Public Health Alert Due to Presence of Elevated Levels of Lead

Through product testing by state programs & confirmed by the FDA, the FDA has determined that certain ground cinnamon products contain elevated levels of lead & that exposure to these products may be unsafe. The FDA is advising consumers to throw away and not to buy these products.

11/01/2024 12:57 PM

Expanded Recall of Dynacare Baby Powder due to possible asbestos contamination

Dynacare Baby Powder recall has been issued because the products have the potential to be contaminated with asbestos. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that is often found near talc. Asbestosis a known carcinogen and its health risks are well-documented. The product was distributed by Amazon

10/31/2024 10:33 AM

Fresh Express is Voluntarily Recalling a Limited Number of Gourmet Café Chicken Caesar Salad Bowls

10/29/2024 9:33 AM

Monterey County Environmental Health is asking for the public's assistance in identifying an individual involved in illegal dumping

Monterey County Environmental Health is asking for the public's assistance in identifying an individual involved in illegal dumping. On September 19th, at 2:18PM, an individual driving a Dodge RAM four door truck stopped on a county road near Hwy 1 and illegally dumped a box spring mattress.

10/18/2024 12:47 PM

BrucePac Recalls Ready-To-Eat Meat and Poultry Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

BrucePac has issued a recall for almost 9 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat & poultry products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. The ready-to-eat meat & poultry items were produced from June 19th - October 8th 2024. Product list and pictures of labels are available.

10/14/2024 12:49 PM

Skunk Tests Positive for Rabies in Prunedale Area

A striped skunk found on September 4th near Blackie Road and Rolling Meadows Lane in the Prunedale area of unincorporated Monterey County has tested positive for the rabies virus. Hitchcock Road Animal Services has investigated this incident and determined that there was exposure to owned pet(s).

09/09/2024

More Ground Cinnamon Products Added to FDA Public Health Alert Due to Presence of Elevated Levels of Lead - What is in your spice rack?

Through product testing by state programs and confirmed by the FDA, the FDA has determined that the ground cinnamon products listed in this notice contain elevated levels of lead and that exposure to these products may be unsafe.

08/30/2024 8:37 AM

Seneca Family of Agencies and County of Monterey Celebrate Start of Construction of New Behavioral Health Center in Salinas

08/29/2024 4:52 PM

Sierra Stain Recalls Tattoo Pigments Because of Possible Health Risk

3 water-based tattoo pigments have been recalled due contamination with high concentrations of microorganisms which present a health concern to consumers. Reported symptoms of ink associated infections include the appearance of rashes/lesions consisting of red papules solely in areas of application.

08/27/2024 8:45 AM

Boom Max Capsules by Boulla: Recall - Due to the Potential Presence of Undeclared Sildenafil

Boom Max Capsules have been found to contain sildenafil so cannot be marketed as dietary supplements. Boom Max is an unapproved new drug for which safety and efficacy have not been established and, therefore, subject to recall.

08/22/2024

DOG LICENSING IS MADE EASY AS HITCHCOCK ROAD ANIMAL SERVICES LAUNCHES PARTNERSHIP WITH DOCUPET

Licensing pets is now easier, modernized & more valuable for Monterey County residents as Hitchcock Road Animal Services launches its partnership with DocuPet, a world-leading pet profile & lost pet licensing platform. This new program offers a simplified online experience, making pet licensing easy

08/21/2024 2:50 PM