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Alameda County Department of Environmental Health operates various programs to protect the public. Some timely news items follow:
- FDA Update To Egg Recall For Salmonella (8/26/10)
The FDA provided additional information regarding Salmonella-tainted eggs, with a listing by brand name that includes production codes. Learn more...
- CDPH Egg Recall For Salmonella (8/20/10)
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a warning not to eat Wright County Eggs due to concerns of Salmonella bacterial contamination. The recall has been reported to involve at least 380 million eggs. Wright County Eggs are packaged under various brand names, including Lucerne, Albertson and Ralph's. Learn more... (PDF - 53 kb) *
- Designated UST System Operator Certifications (8/18/10)
International Code Council (ICC) now offers a number of certifications, raising questions as to the role Class A, Class B, and others play in California. Learn more... (PDF - 70 kb) *
- AB1020 Deadline July 01, 2010 For VGB Upgrades (7/13/10)
AB1020 is the California law enacted January 1, 2010 for compliance with the Federal Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGB). The intent of VGB is to prevent accidental drowning due to hazards at pool and spa suction outlets. A letter has recently been sent to Alameda County Pool/Spa Owners & Operators (PDF - 24 kb) * urging compliance with a 7/1/10 deadline.
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- Alameda County DEH, Vector Control Publishes "Swimmer's Itch" Findings (8/20/10)
During summer months, complaints are sometimes received from beach users in Alameda County of rashes appearing after swimming or wading in the adjoining waters. Vector Control staff recently participated in a study that discovered how Cercarial dermatitis ("swimmer's itch") can be transmitted by an uncommon marine snail.
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- Advisories / Current Topics / Employment Archive
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Careers In Environmental Health
Working in the Environmental Health field can be a rewarding occupation, enabling one to positively impact the environment and protect the public's health. Learn more...
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