California Department of Public Health
Health Department Fines 3 Bay Area Hospitals For Serious Patient Mistakes
Three Bay Area hospitals have been fined a combined $225,000 by the California Department of Public Health for infractions that could have caused serious injury or death to patients.
San Mateo County Reports Its First Cases Of West Nile Virus This Year
Two dead birds found in San Mateo have tested positive for West Nile virus, the San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District announced on Tuesday.
$455M In Funds For Safe Drinking Water Unspent By State Health Dept.
Federal regulators say California’s Department of Public Health failed to spend $455 million meant to improve drinking water infrastructure—at a time when thousands rely on groundwater laced with nitrates and other contaminants.
Health Department Warns Against Eating Some Marin Shellfish
The California Department of Public Health has issued a warning against eating recreationally harvested mussels, clams or whole scallops from Marin County.
Lead Found In Licorice Made By Union City Firm
California health officials are warning consumers not to eat black licorice twist candies made by Red Vines because they contain too much lead.
Food Seized From Fremont Warehouse Over Alleged Rodent Infestation
Food and herbs allegedly contaminated by a rodent infestation were seized from the Fremont warehouse of a natural food company on Tuesday, federal authorities announced Wednesday.
Bay Area Hospitals Fined Over Non-Compliance, Errors
Four Bay Area hospitals were issued a total of $275,000 in penalties by the California Department of Public Health for noncompliance with policies and administrative errors that could have resulted in serious injury or death, the state agency announced Friday.
Bay Area Food Importer Recalls Shiitake Mushrooms
The California Department of Public Health is warning the public to steer clear of one company’s imported mushrooms, which may contain high sulfite levels not included on the product label. Brisbane-based Nishimoto Trading Company voluntarily recalled the mushrooms
State Launches Investigation Into Patient Death At Oakland Hospital
The California Department of Public Health has launched an investigation into the death of a woman at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Oakland early Saturday.
Tobacco Sales to Minors in California Fall to Record Low
The illegal sale of tobacco to minors is down to its lowest rate in California since the data was kept, according to the latest statistics from the state’s Department of Public Health.
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