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The Hawaii State Department of Health Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation (OMCCR) issued two notices of vi...
08/08/2026

The Hawaii State Department of Health Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation (OMCCR) issued two notices of violation and orders (NOVO) to registered manufactured h**p product retailer Island Smoke and V**e, located at 505 Avocado St. in Wahiawā, for refusing to permit inspections authorized by Hawaiʻi law.

For more information:
https://health.hawaii.gov/news/newsroom/doh-issues-notices-of-violation-and-administrative-fines-to-island-smoke-and-vape-for-refusing-to-allow-lawful-inspection/

08/07/2026

Hawaiʻi sees an average of about 45 vibrio cases each year. Around two-thirds of these cases are linked to wound or other non-foodborne exposures. Case counts rise during the summer months as temperatures increase.

Eating raw shellfish, especially oysters, can put you at risk for vibriosis, which can cause diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, fever, chills, and serious illness. You can also get infected if coastal water gets into an open wound.

Protect yourself by cooking seafood and staying out of salt or brackish water if you have an open cut. An oyster with harmful germs can look, smell, and taste completely normal.

For more:
https://health.hawaii.gov/docd/disease_listing/vibriosis/
https://www.cdc.gov/vibrio/prevention/index.html -cook-seafood-before-eating-it

The Hawaii State Department of Health Food and Drug Branch (FDB) is alerting residents to a recall issued by Sun Noodle ...
08/06/2026

The Hawaii State Department of Health Food and Drug Branch (FDB) is alerting residents to a recall issued by Sun Noodle for its Sura Tanmen Hot and Sour Flavor Premium Japanese Noodles & Soup Base.

The recall was issued due to inadvertently packing a soba sauce soup base, which contains fish, into the Sura Tanmen package. Fish is a known allergen, and the label does not indicate the presence of fish.

For more information:
https://health.hawaii.gov/news/newsroom/doh-alerts-public-about-recall-of-sun-noodle-sura-tanmen-hot-and-sour-flavor-premium-japanese-noodles-soup-base/

A   has been issued at Waimea Recreational Pier on Kaua‘i.The Hawaii State Department of Health advises beach users to s...
08/05/2026

A has been issued at Waimea Recreational Pier on Kaua‘i.

The Hawaii State Department of Health advises beach users to stay out of waters that appear brown or murky, especially following storms or heavy rain, even if a Brown Water Advisory has not been issued in the area.

For more information:
http://eha-cloud.doh.hawaii.gov/cwb/ #!/event/2104/details/view

A   has been issued at Kōloa Landing on Kaua‘i.The Hawaii State Department of Health advises beach users to stay out of ...
08/05/2026

A has been issued at Kōloa Landing on Kaua‘i.

The Hawaii State Department of Health advises beach users to stay out of waters that appear brown or murky, especially following storms or heavy rain, even if a Brown Water Advisory has not been issued in the area.

For more information:
http://eha-cloud.doh.hawaii.gov/cwb/ #!/event/2103/details/view

Breastfeeding supports a healthy beginning for your baby. It lowers the risk of infections and illnesses, supports recov...
08/04/2026

Breastfeeding supports a healthy beginning for your baby. It lowers the risk of infections and illnesses, supports recovery after childbirth, strengthens bonding through skin-to-skin contact, and can even save time and money.

While not everyone can breastfeed, there are nurturing alternatives. The Hawaiʻi Women, Infants & Children (WIC) program offers free education, tips, and services for local families.

Learn more: https://health.hawaii.gov/wic/.

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