#E coli
DOH alerts public about Raw Farm, Raw Milk Cheddar Cheese due to potential E. coli
The Hawai‘i Department of Health, Food and Drug Branch is alerting residents to a recall issued by RAW FARM for its Raw Milk Cheddar Cheese, both shredded and block products due to potential contamination with E. coli O157:H7.
Boil Water Advisory update: Some areas of Kula removed from list
Areas where the boil water advisory is lifted are: a section of Kula Highway from Lepelepe Place to Mālamahale Place, Lepelepe Place, Malia Uli Place and Mālamahale Place.
Boil Water Notice issued for residents of Kalaʻe, Molokaʻi
The Department of Water Supply is advising customers in the Kalaʻe system on Molokaʻi to boil water before consumption due to possible E. coli contamination.
Boil Water Advisory Lifted for Some Areas of Kula, Remains in Place for Others
Residents of Naʻalae, Waipoli, Polipoli and Middle roads, Kula Highway at Kēōkea, Thompson Road and ʻUlupalakua advised to continue boiling water as a precaution against bacteria.
Upper Kula Residents & Businesses Advised to Boil Water Before Consumption
The Department of Water Supply is advising Upper Kula residents and businesses from Crater Road to Kanaio to boil water before consumption. Trace amounts of E coli bacteria have been detected within the last 24 hours, and out of an abundance of caution, a boil water advisory is in effect. There was no presence of E coli in earlier water sampling.
‘Ualapu‘e Shaft in East Moloka‘i Tested Positive for E. Coli bacteria; Water Source Remains Safe to Drink
“It is important for residents to note that this detection was in the shaft itself and not in the water source,” according to the Department. “The water in the ʻUalapuʻe system (on Molokaʻi) is safe to drink, because it has been disinfected, and no E. coli bacteria have been found in the distribution system.”
Shaft at ‘Ualapu‘e, Moloka‘i Tests Positive for E. Coli
Water from the ʻUalapuʻe system is safe to drink as the water has been disinfected and no E. coli bacteria have been found in the distribution system itself.
Hawaiʻi-Grown Romaine Lettuce Not Involved in E. coli Outbreak
Health and agricultural officials in Hawaiʻi say romaine lettuce grown in Hawaiʻi is not involved in the recent E. coli outbreak, which has since been linked to areas in California.
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Products Recalled, Possible E. coli Contamination
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut products produced at the company’s facility located in Kea‘au on Hawai‘i Island between Sept. 6-21, 2018 have been voluntarily recalled due to potential contamination of Eschericia coli (E. coli).
CDC: Throw Away Romaine Lettuce Unless Source is Known
A multi-state outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections is linked to romaine lettuce from the Yuma, Arizona growing region.
All Clear: Re-sampling at ‘Ualapu‘e Meets Federal Standards
A re-sampling confirms that water at the ‘Ualapu‘e facility on Moloka‘i meets Federal EPA standards and no longer contains any trace of E. coli bacteria.
Water Quality Violation on Moloka‘i
E. coli bacteria was detected in the shaft itself, and not in the distribution system, so the water remains absolutely safe for residents to use and drink.
Water Source in ‘Ualapu‘e, Moloka‘i Tests Positive for E. Coli
E. coli bacteria has been detected in the ʻUalapuʻe Shaft in East Molokaʻi. Department officials say water from the ʻUalapuʻe system is safe to drink…
UPDATE: Water at ʻUalapuʻe System Still Positive for E. coli, Still Safe to Drink
The water in the ʻUalapuʻe system (on Molokaʻi) continues to be safe to drink, because it has been disinfected, and no E. coli bacteria have been found in the distribution system. Updates will be provided as soon as they become available.
Molokaʻi’s ʻUalapuʻe Water Tests Positive for E. Coli
The Maui Department of Water Supply detected E. coli bacteria in the ʻUalapuʻe Shaft on Molokaʻi. E. coli was detected on Dec. 8, 2016, in a water sample collected the previous day at the ʻUalapuʻe Shaft. E. coli testing takes 18 hours to complete.
Honokōhau Boil Water Advisory Lifted
The resampled water has been confirmed to meet Federal Environmental Protection Agency and State Department of Health water quality standards and does not contain any trace of E. coli contamination.
Boil Water Advisory Issued for Honokōhau, Possible E. Coli Contamination
The Department of Water Supply is advising customers in the Honokōhau area to boil water before consumption due to possible E. coli contamination.
NESTLE TOLL HOUSE REFRIGERATED COOKIE DOUGH RECALL
The Hawai’i State Department of Health (DOH) is warning consumers not to eat any varieties of prepackaged Nestle Toll House refrigerated cookie dough due to the risk of contamination with E. coli O157:H7 (a bacterium that causes food borne illness). The DOH advises that if consumers have any prepackaged, refrigerated Nestle Toll House cookie dough […]