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Maine CDC Public Health Update (5/22/2013)
The Maine CDC has released a public health update. The update includes part 2 of a 3-part series on Hepatitis, Lyme Disease, Health Equity, National Celiac Disease Awareness month, Recreational Water Illness and Awareness Week (May 20-26), Flu, and information on the new Snuggle ME resource.
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3rd Annual Maine Minority Health Conference on June 4 (5/21/2013)
The City of Portland and University of New England are co-hosting the 3rd Annual Maine Minority Health Conference on June 4 at UNE's Portland campus.
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Maine CDC Public Health Update (5/2/2013)
The Maine CDC has released a public health update.
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Health Alert: Lyme Disease (5/2/2013)
The Maine CDC has issued a health alert for Lyme Disease. Lyme disease is a bacterial infection that is carried by Ixodes scapularis (the deer tick). Cases have been increasing each year in Maine, and occur in all 16 counties.
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National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on April 27 (4/23/2013)
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has scheduled another National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day which will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2013, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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Latino Community Cancer Educational Forums (4/18/2013)
Portland Public Health's Minority Health Program will be hosting three Latino community cancer education forums. The forums will focus on the three most commonly diagnosed cancers among Latinos (breast, colorectal, and lung cancer). Information will include cancer basics, the benefits of early detection and prevention, and how to access proper cancer screening and needed care.
The forums will be held on:
April 22nd at the Centro Latino (English Flier, Spanish Flier)
May 5th at Sacred Heart Church (English Flier, Spanish Flier)
May 9th at El Sinai Church. (English Flier, Spanish Flier).
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National Public Health Week (3/29/2013)
April1-7, 2013
Please join Portland Public Health in recognizing National Public Health Week. This year's theme is "Public Health is Return on Investment: Save Lives, Save Money." The 2013 NPHW theme was developed to highlight the value of prevention and the importance of well supported public health systems in preventing disease, improving lives, and curbing health care spending.
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Arkansas Firm Recalls Boneless Chicken Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens (10/10/2012)
Tyson Foods, Inc., a Pine Bluff, Ark. establishment, is recalling approximately 67,269 pounds of packages labeled as Honey BBQ Flavored Boneless Chicken Wyngz because of misbranding and undeclared allergens.
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FSIS Expands Public Health Alert for Imported Canadian Beef from XL Foods (9/28/2012)
The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is expanding the Public Health Alert for XL Foods (Canadian Establishment 038) to include all beef and beef products produced on August 24, 27, 28, 29 and September 5.
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Falcon Trading Company/SunRidge Farms Peanut Butter Recall (9/27/2012)
Falcon Trading Company, Inc./SunRidge Farms of Royal Oaks, CA announced that it has taken the precautionary measure of voluntarily recalling the three bulk items containing peanut butter from Sunland, Inc.
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National Drug Take-Back Day is September 29 (9/24/2012)
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has scheduled another National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day which will take place on Saturday, September 29, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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Public Health Alert Issued for Imported Canadian Raw Boneless Beef Trim from XL Foods (9/21/2012)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is announcing a Public Health Alert for raw boneless beef trim products imported from Canada by XL Foods, Inc. that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.
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2012 City of Portland Flu Shot Schedule (9/14/2012)
The City of Portland Public Health Division will offer nine low-cost flu shot clinics around the city starting October 3.
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Multistate Outbreak of Listeriosis Linked to Imported Frescolina Brand Ricotta Salata Cheese (9/11/2012)
On September 10, 2012, Forever Cheese, Inc. voluntarily recalled one lot of Frescolina brand ricotta salata cheese due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
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National Drug Take-Back Day is September 29 (8/24/2012)
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has scheduled another National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day which will take place on Saturday, September 29, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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Wisconsin Firm Recalls Turkey Sausage with Cheddar Cheese Products That May Contain Foreign Materials (8/16/2012)
Johnsonville Sausage, LLC, a Sheboygan Falls, Wisc. establishment, is recalling approximately 48,000 pounds of "Turkey Sausage with Cheddar Cheese" products because they may contain pieces of gloves, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
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Public Health Division Hosts Information Sessions for Food Service Providers (8/14/2012)
The Division will host regular information sessions every month through December to inform food service providers about Portland's Food Code, as well as ways to prepare for an inspection.
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Wisconsin Firm Recalls Frozen Bacon Cheeseburger Patties That May Contain Foreign Materials (8/6/2012)
Kenosha Beef International, Ltd., a Kenosha, Wis. establishment, is recalling approximately 37,600 pounds of frozen bacon cheeseburger patties because they may contain foreign materials—pieces of gasket material, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
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California Firm Recalls BBQ Chicken Salads for Possible Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination (8/2/2012)
Garden Fresh Foods, a Milwaukee, Wis. establishment, is recalling approximately 13,600 pounds of meat and poultry salad products.
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Minnesota Firm Recalls Canned Chicken Products Due to Mislabeling and Undeclared Allergen (7/27/2012)
Tony Downs Foods Company, a Madelia, Minn., establishment is recalling approximately 70,500 pounds of premium chunk chicken due to mislabeling and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
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Pennsylvania Firm Recalls Ground Beef Products Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination (7/23/2012)
Cargill Meat Solutions, a Wyalusing, Pa., establishment, is recalling 29,339 pounds of fresh ground beef products that may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
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New Jersey Firm Recalls Various Frozen, Ready-To-Eat Meat and Poultry Products Due To Potential Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination (7/20/2012)
Buona Vita, Inc., a Bridgeton, N.J. establishment, is recalling approximately 72,510 pounds of various frozen, ready-to-eat meat and poultry products due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
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How to prepare seasonal produce (7/18/2012)
Here's an informative article from the New York Times on how to get the most out of your summer produce.
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Hannaford Recalls Meatball Items Sold Through Deli (7/18/2012)
Hannaford Supermarkets today alerted customers to a recall issued by New Jersey-based Buona Vita Inc. of three meatball products, due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
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New Jersey Firm Recalls Various Frozen, Ready-To-Eat Meat and Poultry Products Due To Potential Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination (7/9/2012)
Buona Vita, Inc., a Bridgeton, NJ establishment, is recalling approximately 324,770 pounds of various frozen, ready-to-eat meat and poultry products due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
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June Healthy Portland Newsletter now available (6/7/2012)
The June issue of the Healthy Portland Newsletter is now available.
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Maine Firm Recalls Ground and Tenderized Beef Products Due to Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination (4/12/2012)
Town and Country Foods Inc., a Greene, Maine establishment, is recalling approximately 2,057 pounds of ground and tenderized beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
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2010-2011 Public Health Division Annual Report Now Available (1/12/2012)
The 2010-2011 Public Health Division Annual Report is now available online.
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Open House at Portland Recovery Community Center (2/27/2013)
The Portland Recovery Community Center will host an open house on Friday, March 1, from 1 to 6 pm, to celebrate its one-year anniversary.
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2011-2012 Public Health Division Annual Report Now Available (2/15/2013)
The 2011-2012 Public Health Division Annual Report is now available online.
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Federal website to include new information about the Health Insurance Marketplace (1/18/2013)
HealthCare.gov will include new information about the Marketplace, where families and small businesses will be able to easily compare and purchase high-quality health insurance plans starting October 1, 2013, with coverage beginning January 1, 2014.
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Iowa Firm Recalls Barbecue Sausage Products That May Be Undercooked (11/13/2012)
Pinnacle Foods Group LLC a Fort Madison, Iowa establishment, is recalling approximately 90,975 pounds of bourbon barbecue sausage products because they may have been underprocessed.
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Greater Portland Minority Health Assessment Now Available (10/25/2012)
The Public Health Division's Minority Health Program has released findings from its 2011 Greater Portland Minority Health Assessment.
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