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Passport to Cherries

By Staff | Published: September 3, 2010
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Labor Day Food Safety

By Staff | Published: September 3, 2010
Monterey County Health Department Encourages Safe Food Practices During This Holiday Weekend The Labor Day holiday presents special food safety challenges so precautions are necessary in handling, cooking, and refrigerating foods. The Environmental Health Division of the Monterey County Health Department along with the Food Safety Advisory Council of Monterey County suggests taking these steps Read more ...
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Disaster Preparedness Month

By Staff | Published: September 1, 2010
September is Disaster Preparedness Month Here are some easy tips to help your family be better be prepared for a disaster or emergency as your kids head back to school: 1. The American College of Emergency Physicians urges parents to make sure their children’s schools have children’s most recent information to ensure they receive prompt Read more ...
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Recall on Mamey Fruiti Pops

By Staff | Published: August 30, 2010
Monterey County Health Department officials are warning consumers not to eat Fruiti Pops 4 oz. Mamey frozen fruit bars due to a potential health risk from Salmonella. Fruiti Pops, Inc. is recalling its Fruiti Pops 4 oz. Mamey frozen fruit bars due to a potential health risk from Salmonella typhi. No other flavors of Fruiti Read more ...
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Recall of Frozen Mamey Pulp

By Staff | Published: August 23, 2010
“La Nuestra” brand Frozen Mamey Pulp Recalled Due to Potential Health Risk The product has been potentially implicated in Salmonella Typhi infections Monterey County health officials are advising the public of another recall of frozen mamey pulp. “La Nuestra” brand frozen mamey pulp in being recalled due to a potential health risk from Salmonella Typhi. Read more ...
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The Link®, September Meeting

By Staff | Published: August 23, 2010
Evidence shows that when a family pet is abused, it’s very likely there are other victims of abuse living in the household. American Humane Association has been protecting children and animals since 1877 and their own Lesley Ashworth will be coming to Monterey County to teach professionals in the community how child abuse, family violence Read more ...
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Grandparents Raising Children Training

By Staff | Published: August 18, 2010
Caring for Grandchildren challenges grandparents’ “generational identity.” September 22, 2010 in Chico. Nearly two and one half million grandparents in the United States, based on Census 2000, are heads of household with primary care giving responsibility for more than four and a half million children under age 18—their grandchildren. This one-day solution-focused training offers a Read more ...
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Free Whooping Cough Vaccinations

By Staff | Published: August 17, 2010
The Monterey County Health Department is partnering with the Central Coast Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) to provide free Whooping Cough vaccinations (Tdap) at two public clinics on Saturday, August 21st.   The vaccinations are for individuals aged 7 years old and older.  Children 6 and younger need to visit their healthcare provider to receive a different Read more ...
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Select Iams and Eukanuba Recall

By Staff | Published: August 13, 2010
Monterey County pet owners are urged to check their cupboards. The Procter & Gamble Company has expanded its recall to include veterinary and some specialized dry pet food as a precautionary measure because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The following products are included: Product Name Version “Best-By” Dates Iams Veterinary Dry Read more ...
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Foreclosure Workshop

By Staff | Published: August 10, 2010
Sunday, August 22, 2010 1:00 pm-4:00 pm Madonna Del Sasso Church Parish Hall 320 East Laurel Drive Salinas, cA 93906 For more information call: Watsonville Law Center (831) 722-2845 You will receive information on: Foreclosure options for homeowners Tax-consequence of foreclosure Free and low-cost resources Reporting fraud and avoiding “rescue” scams Finding resources for HUD-certified Read more ...
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Self-Sufficiency in Monterey

By Staff | Published: August 6, 2010
Click here to view a 2009 report on Self-sufficiency in Monterey County. Several factors were included, such as education attainment and house hold size.
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Recall on Raquel Brand Products

By Staff | Published: July 26, 2010
Consumers are being warned, especially pregnant women and the parents of infants and young children – not to eat Raquel’s brand hummus salads, wraps, sandwiches and other food items. They may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses have been reported in connection with this problem. Quong Hop & Co. initiated the recall of “Raquel’s” Read more ...
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Health Alert! Stolen Advair

By Staff | Published: July 20, 2010
The FDA is warning the public that certain Advair Diskus inhalers stolen from a distribution warehouse in 2009 have been found in pharmacies. The safety and effectiveness of the stolen inhalers cannot be assured and they should not be used. Advair Diskus (fluticasone propionate and salmeterol inhalation powder) is an inhaler used to treat patients Read more ...
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Flash Pop Candy Recall

By Staff | Published: July 19, 2010
Monterey County Health Officials are warning consumers not to eat Flash Pop Candy imported from China after tests by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) found unacceptable levels of lead in the product.  Consumers in possession of the candy should discard it immediately. Flash Pop Candy is imported and distributed by Kidsmania, Inc., Santa Read more ...
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Pass the Calling for 2-1-1 Act

By Staff | Published: July 14, 2010
The first 2-1-1 services started in Atlanta, Georgia in 1997, and quickly spread throughout the country as communities recognized it provides a cost-effective way to connect people to needed health and human services.  Today, the program reaches about 80% of the nation’s population.  In times of crisis or disaster 2-1-1 has proven to be a vital source for timely and Read more ...
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Recall on Lobster Meat

By Staff | Published: June 15, 2010
Portland Shellfish Company has recalled the following brands of cooked, ready to eat fresh or frozen lobster meat: Portland Shellfish Co. Inc brand, Claw Island, Craig’s All Natural, and Inland Ocean cooked, fresh or frozen lobster claw and knuckle meat as recent tests show the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Read more ...
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Pedicare Product Recall

By Staff | Published: June 1, 2010
Blacksmith Brands has voluntarily recalled all lots of four children’s products in the PediaCare line. 1.    PediaCare Multi-Symptom Cold 4oz. UPC # 3 0045-0556-05 9 2.    PediaCare Long Acting Cough 4oz. UPC# 3 0045-0465-04 7 3.    PediaCare Decongestant 4oz. UPC# 3 0045-0554-04 8 4.    PediaCare Allergy and Cold 4oz. UPC# 3 0045-0552-04 4 Blacksmith Brands Read more ...
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Summer Youth Activities

By Staff | Published: May 28, 2010
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Pertussis/Whooping Cough Alert

By Staff | Published: May 25, 2010
Pertussis Cases Increasing Locally There have been 13 cases of Pertussis, more commonly known as Whooping Cough, reported among Monterey County residents this year.  This increase in pertussis activity is also occuring statewide, with four infants having died in California since January, all less than 3 months of age. State and local health officials are Read more ...
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Buying a new home?

By Staff | Published: May 13, 2010
Are you interested in owning your home? The Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) may be able to help. How NSP Might Help You Gives you access to an inventory of immediately available bank-owned single family homes for you to select from. All homes have been build after 1978 and are in Move-In condition Mortgage assistance of Read more ...
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Recall on Children’s Tylenol

By Staff | Published: May 6, 2010
McNeil Consumer Healthcare in consultation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is voluntarily recalling all lots that have not yet expired of certain over-the-counter (OTC) Children’s and Infants’ liquid products manufactured in the United States. This includes not all but some of the following: •    CERTAIN INFANTS’ TYLENOL® AND CHILDREN’S TYLENOL® PRODUCTS •   Read more ...
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Turn Passion into Action

By Staff | Published: April 30, 2010
Catalyst for Social Change Now Available to All of California Healthy City gives California tools to turn passion into action (Los Angeles, CA) – What if community residents wanted to build a park in their concrete-covered district?  What if a community group wanted to build more school facilities in a high-need area? Making those arguments Read more ...
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Breaking the Digital Divide

By Staff | Published: April 16, 2010
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Animal Rabies Warning

By Staff | Published: April 15, 2010
Four skunks have tested positive for rabies since December 2009. The Monterey County Health Department would like to remind residents about the continuous health threat presented by rabid animals in our community. Rabies is common in the following local wildlife: skunks bats foxes Household pets like dogs and cats are at risk for contracting rabies Read more ...
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Nasal Spray/Eye Drop Recall

By Staff | Published: April 12, 2010
The manufacturer of Camolyn Eye Drops and Fisiolin Nasal Drops has issued a voluntary recall of all over- the-counter products.  This recall is being initiated due to conditions at the manufacturing facility that cannot assure the sterility of the products. Products that are non-sterile have the potential to cause eye infections, which may be sight Read more ...
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MasXtreme Recall

By Staff | Published: March 31, 2010
Natural Wellness has recalled the product known as MasXtreme as the product poses a possible health risk to some consumers because of undeclared ingredients. MasXtreme is sold over the counter in blister packs containing one (1) capsule. (Lot# 911035) The product is distributed nationwide by Natural Wellness. The product has been marketed as a dietary Read more ...
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TBI Awareness Conference

By Staff | Published: March 29, 2010
June 29th 8:30 AM-4:00 PM CCCIL Presents: A FREE conference for anyone who has experience TBI, is caring for someone with TBI, or is providing health and human services to an individual with TBI. The conference will provide opportunities to: Learn about developments in the understanding of TBI Learn about services for those with TBI Read more ...
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H1N1 Update

By Staff | Published: March 18, 2010
Monterey County Department of Health has released the following statement regarding the spring flu season: Influenza-like activity in Monterey County is currently lower than in previous months this season.  However, it still remains high so late season vaccination for Pandemic (H1N1) influenza is important.  All individuals should be vaccinated at this time regardless of health Read more ...
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Give to the United Way

By Staff | Published: March 1, 2010
The following was an editorial that was published in the Californian on February 27, 2010. The call for action is timely. Unemployment in Monterey County is in double digits, at 16.7 percent and rising. The local economy shed 16,500 jobs in December, according to the state Employment and Development Department. Things are worse in Salinas, where Read more ...
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Measles Alert!

By Staff | Published: February 24, 2010
CONFIRMED MEASLES CASES in SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA Rapid and aggressive public health action is needed to respond to measles cases. It is critical that providers report suspect measles cases to the Monterey County Health Department’s Communicable Disease Unit (831-755-4521) There have been four confirmed cases of measles diagnosed in the San Francisco Bay Area Read more ...
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211 In The News

By Staff | Published: February 18, 2010
As We See It: 211 system vital for county Posted in the Santa Cruz Sentinel: 02/12/2010 01:30:44 AM PST Santa Cruz County has a well-deserved reputation for caring about people. That’s just one reason the drive to establish a 211 phone referral service, spearheaded by the United Way of Santa Cruz County, is both overdue Read more ...
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Pet Food Recall

By Staff | Published: February 12, 2010
Nature’s Variety is initiating a voluntary recall for Chicken Formula Raw Frozen Diet pet food variety, for both dogs and cats with a sale by date of 11/10/2010 because the products maybe contaminated with Salmonella. Unopened packages can be returned to the retailer for a full refund or replacement bag. To view the full press Read more ...
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Trader Joe’s Recall

By Staff | Published: February 12, 2010
Trader Joe’s is voluntarily recalling their self-branded Chocolate Chip Chewy Coated Granola Bars with UPC Code: 82818 and a sell by date codes: 16JUL10H2 and 17JULL10H1 due to possible Salmonella contamination.  Customers are urged to bring this product back to Trader Joe’s for a complete refund.  Read the full Health Department press release here.
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Salinas Summer Rescue

By Staff | Published: February 4, 2010
Salinas Alliance Plans Summer Recreation Rescue CASP group seeks volunteers to keep schools, centers open. A group of Salinas government, education and nonprofit leaders have teamed up to prevent gang violence and seek help from the community to rescue summer recreation.  The Community Alliance for Safety and Peace (CASP) group wants to keep school and Read more ...
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Pet Treat Recall

By Staff | Published: February 3, 2010
FDA Health Alert for Merrick Beef Filet Squares Dog Treats The U. S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use Merrick Beef Filet Squares for dogs distributed by Merrick Pet Care with a package date of “Best By 111911” because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella. You can find the full Read more ...
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Parker Products Recall

By Staff | Published: February 3, 2010
Parker Farm recalls products due to possible Listeria contamination. The recalled products were distributed nationwide in the following retail stores: Rainbow, Safeway, Target, Costco, Whole Foods, Sams Club, Jewel, Shop Rite, Dominicks, Marsh, Price Chopper, Nash Finch, Hy-Vee, Byerlys Lunds, and Cub. For a list of the recalled products click here. On January 19th the Read more ...
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H1N1 Vaccine Recall

By Staff | Published: December 17, 2009
CDC press release regarding non-safety-related voluntary recall of certain vaccine pre-filled syringes. Read the full list of frequently asked questions and answers here.
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Children and Lead Safety

By Staff | Published: December 15, 2009
Lead is harmful to children. Lead poisoning is especially dangerous for children under the age of six because their rapidly growing and developing bodies absorb more lead. It can cause permanent learning and behavioral problems that make it difficult for children to succeed in school. Most children get lead poisoning from deteriorating lead paint in Read more ...
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Food Stamp Use Soars, and Stigma Fades

By Staff | Published: December 15, 2009
The New York Times reports that food stamp use is at record highs and climbing every month; a program once scorned as a failed welfare scheme now helps feed one in eight Americans and one in four children. Read the full article here. An interactive map showing food stamp usage across the nation is also Read more ...
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New Trans Fats Laws

By Staff | Published: December 10, 2009
The State of California passed legislation that will phase out the use of artificial trans fats in all food service establishments beginning in January 1, 2010 and from all bakery goods by 2011. Read more here.
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MC 2-1-1 Receives 10,000th Call

By Staff | Published: November 24, 2009
Monterey County 2-1-1, a service of United Way Monterey County, expects to receive its 10,000th call this Wednesday or Thursday. The service has been active since Feb. 11, 2009 and did not expect to reach 10,000 calls until Feb. 10, 2010. Approximately half the calls thus far have been for assistance with housing, shelter, food Read more ...
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