http://www.health.ri.gov Department of Health - Press Releases en-us noreply@info.tylerapp.com The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Why Not Natural is voluntarily recalling its Why Not Natural Organic Moringa - Green Superfood because they may be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young... Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/50380 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Navitas Organics is voluntarily recalling select lots of its 8-ounce Organic Chia Seeds due to possible contamination with Salmonella. The recall applies to the following product packaged in sealed stand-up pouches: •... Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/50367 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Live it Up of New York is recalling all Live it Up Super Greens, including both Original and Wild Berry flavors, with lots beginning with the letter "A" and all stick pack products due to possible contamination with Salmonella. Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/50322 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Spring and Mulberry is recalling a single lot of its Mint Leaf Date Sweetened Chocolate Bar (2.1 oz) due to possible contamination with Salmonella. The recalled lot number is #025255. Salmonella is an organism that can... Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/50312 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Diva Fam is recalling all lots and flavors of Sea Moss Gel Superfood due to the lack of required regulatory authorization and temperature monitoring records for pH-controlled food products. Sea moss gel superfood products... Tue, 13 Jan 2026 19:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/50308 In the wake of recent revisions to federal childhood immunization guidance, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Northeast Public Health Collaborative continue to recommend the American Academy of Pediatrics' (AAP) Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule. On... Mon, 12 Jan 2026 18:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/50302 With levels of respiratory viruses like the flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) very high in Rhode Island and across the country, all Rhode Islanders are urged to take prevention measures to help keep themselves and their family members healthy, including getting a flu shot and... Thu, 08 Jan 2026 16:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/50282 The Rhode Island Department of Health's (RIDOH) Center for Drinking Water Quality, in coordination with Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank (RIIB), has awarded a $199,856 Emerging Contaminants grant to the University of Rhode Island (URI) to conduct a statewide manganese vulnerability study. The... Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/50281 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is sharing preliminary lists of the most common baby names in Rhode Island in 2025. Female • Charlotte (51 babies) • Olivia (40 babies) • Amelia (36 babies) • Isabella (35 babies) • Sophia (35 babies) • Aurora (34 babies) • Ava (34 babies) Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/50244 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have concluded cyanobacteria monitoring for the 2025 season and will resume monitoring in the spring. At this time, Scott Pond in Lincoln, Almy Pond in Newport, and the Roger Williams Park... Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/50216 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is reminding anyone who plans to travel for the holidays or to attend holiday gatherings to take steps to prevent the spread of common respiratory viruses. Large gatherings, crowded travel, and more time indoors can mean more viruses spreading this time Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/50201 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have lifted the advisory recommendation to avoid recreational activities at Upper Melville Pond (Thurston Gray Pond) and Lower Melville Pond in Portsmouth. The harmful algae bloom (HAB)... Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/50183 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) continues to firmly recommend that all newborns receive a hepatitis B vaccine birth dose within 24 hours of delivery, regardless of the hepatitis B infection status of the birth parent, and that all children complete the full vaccination series within... Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/50177 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have lifted the advisory recommendation to avoid recreational activities at Blackamore Pond in Cranston and Mashapaug Pond in Providence. The harmful algae bloom (HAB) caused by blue-... Mon, 01 Dec 2025 21:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/50131 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) today firmly committed to maintaining the existing hepatitis B vaccine schedule to protect newborns. The schedule calls for a hepatitis B vaccine birth dose within 24 hours of delivery, regardless of the hepatitis B infection status of the birth parent, Mon, 01 Dec 2025 18:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/50130 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Ambriola Company is recalling selected cheese products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes (Lm). The recalled products were produced between November 3, 2025, and November 20, 2025. The recalled products... Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/50118 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is encouraging all Rhode Islanders to make health a part of their holiday this Thanksgiving. "Thanksgiving is a wonderful day to gather with friends and family, and to reflect on the blessings in our lives. As always, we're asking everyone to take a... Mon, 24 Nov 2025 15:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/50101 This week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its information online on autism and vaccines. Response from the Rhode Island Department of Health "There is absolutely no evidence that vaccines cause autism. Decades of scientific research do not suggest any association Fri, 21 Nov 2025 19:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/50090 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have lifted the advisory recommendation to avoid recreational activities at Tiogue Lake in Coventry and Meshanticut Lake in Cranston. The harmful algae bloom (HAB) caused by blue-green algae ( Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/50082 As part of efforts to acknowledge National Rural Health Day, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is proud to recognize Michael Gingell as Rhode Island's 2025 National Rural Health Day Community Star. Chief Gingell, Emergency Management Director for the Town of Burrillville and former... Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/50083 As a part of on-going efforts to combat antibiotic resistant bacteria, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is reminding Rhode Islanders about the importance of using antibiotics properly. People should only use antibiotics when they are truly necessary, and antibiotics should be used... Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/50074 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have lifted the advisory recommendation to avoid recreational activities at Wenscott Reservoir in North Providence, Georgiaville Pond, Slack Reservoir in Smithfield, and Waterman Reservoir in Tue, 18 Nov 2025 19:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/50071 In support of National Injury Prevention Day on November 18, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) will join partners across the country to shine a light on efforts to prevent injuries and violence—the leading causes of death and hospitalization nationally for people ages 1 to 44.... Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/50069 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Food To Live is recalling its packaged Organic Moringa Leaf Powder (dried Moringa oleifera) and its Organic Supergreens Powder Mix distributed in the following sizes: - ORGANIC MORINGA LEAF POWDER, in 8 ounce, 1 pound, 2... Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/50051 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers and retailers that ByHeart Inc. has now recalled all ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula products due to a multistate infant botulism outbreak linked to the product. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (... Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/50039 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising families and consumers that a case of infant botulism has been identified in Rhode Island. Babies get infant botulism if they eat something containing spores from the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. After presenting with symptoms on... Sun, 09 Nov 2025 15:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/50025 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Africa Imports is voluntarily recalling its Organic Moringa Leaf Powder (1-kilogram box) because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled Organic Moringa Leaf Powder was sold nationwide through the company's... Fri, 07 Nov 2025 21:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/50015 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have lifted the advisory recommendation for recreational activities at Olney Pond in Lincoln Woods State Park. The harmful algae bloom (HAB) caused by blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) has... Thu, 06 Nov 2025 19:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/50009 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) today announced the launch of Rhode Island Responsible, a public health campaign aimed at providing evidence-based information and practical resources that promote cannabis prevention among youth, pregnant individuals, and drivers and responsible use... Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/50005 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have lifted the advisory recommendation to avoid recreational activities at Flat River Reservoir (Johnson's Pond) in Coventry. The harmful algae bloom (HAB) caused by blue-green algae (... Tue, 04 Nov 2025 20:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/50001 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is announcing Rhode Island's second human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in 2025. A person in their 50s from Providence County has tested positive for WNV. The results were confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on November 3.... Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/49999 At the start of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Awareness Month, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is urging anyone who smokes, vapes, or uses tobacco in any other form to take advantage of the resources available to help people live tobacco-free, including free medication, Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/49995 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Moonlight Companies is recalling California-grown conventional yellow and white peaches because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled peaches were sold at retail stores... Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/49981 Governor Dan McKee joined Director of Health Jerry Larkin, MD, today to get his flu shot and COVID-19 shot, and to remind Rhode Islanders about the critical importance of vaccinations to keeping our communities healthy and safe. "We are working to ensure that the public health turmoil in... Wed, 29 Oct 2025 19:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/49973 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are recommending people avoid contact with Upper Melville Pond (aka Thurston Gray Pond) in Portsmouth due to a confirmed cyanobacteria bloom. Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae,... Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/49960 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have lifted the advisory recommendation for recreational activities at JL Curran Reservoir in Cranston, Smith and Sayles Reservoir in Glocester, and Wilson Reservoir in Burrillville. The... Wed, 22 Oct 2025 18:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/49937 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that M.C.I. Foods, Inc., is recalling more than 90,000 pounds of specific lots of ready-to eat breakfast burrito and wrap products containing egg that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes (Lm). The individually wrapped... Mon, 20 Oct 2025 20:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/49930 Governor Dan McKee was joined Friday by representatives of the 195 District and numerous dignitaries to mark the completion of the 150 Richmond building with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting. The 212,000-square-foot life sciences development is anchored by the new Rhode Island Department of Health State Mon, 20 Oct 2025 15:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/49928 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Sno Pac Foods is recalling Del Mar 35 lb Bulk Organic Frozen Spinach and Sno Pac 10 oz Organic Frozen Cut Spinach because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled frozen spinach... Wed, 08 Oct 2025 20:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/49869 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are recommending people avoid contact with Wenscott Reservoir in North Providence due to a confirmed cyanobacteria bloom. Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, are naturally present... Wed, 08 Oct 2025 16:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/49867 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is alerting the public that a rabid bat was found on Humboldt Avenue in Providence in the area of Gladys Potter Park in the late afternoon on October 1st. The Providence Animal Control Division retrieved the bat after reports that it was acting... Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/49844 The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is currently open and operational as normal, despite the federal government shutdown. Benefits are active and can be used at WIC vendors, and participants can still attend or schedule new appointments. Participants... Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/49839 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers of a public health alert concerning ready-to-eat meals containing pre-cooked pasta that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes (Lm). The following product is subject to the public health alert: 12-oz. clear plastic Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/49821 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is announcing Rhode Island's first probable human case of West Nile Virus (WNV) in 2025. A person in their 60s from Providence County has tested positive for WNV and confirmatory testing will be conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and... Thu, 25 Sep 2025 14:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/49801 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are recommending people avoid contact with Flat River Reservoir, also known as Johnson's Pond, in Coventry due to a confirmed cyanobacteria bloom. Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green... Wed, 24 Sep 2025 13:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/49794 The following can be attributed to Jerry Larkin, MD, the Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health: "The assertion that autism is caused by the use of acetaminophen, or Tylenol, during pregnancy is not backed by the full body of scientific evidence. Autism is complex, and there has been... Tue, 23 Sep 2025 19:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/49790 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are recommending people avoid contact with Olney Pond in Lincoln and are extending the advisory to the full waterbody at Waterman Reservoir in Glocester due to a confirmed cyanobacteria bloom. Tue, 23 Sep 2025 19:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/49789 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends the 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine for most Rhode Islanders 6 months of age and older to protect against serious illness from COVID-19 over the coming weeks and months. "COVID-19 vaccine can help prevent serious illness and hospitalization,... Fri, 19 Sep 2025 15:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/49768 Several Northeastern states and America's largest city have been collaborating since early 2025 and today formally announced the Northeast Public Health Collaborative, a voluntary regional coalition of public health agencies and leaders, brought together to share expertise, improve coordination,... Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/49762 The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Sprout Organics is recalling one lot of Sprout Organics Sweet Potato Apple and Spinach pouches because they may contain elevated levels of lead. Exposure to lead, even at low levels, may increase blood lead levels.... Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/49758