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CDPH Media Release: CDPH Warns Consumers Not to Eat Sport-Harvested Bivalve Shellfish from Del Norte, Sonoma, Marin, and San Mateo Counties - May 1, 2026
Dangerous levels of paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) toxins have been detected in bivalve shellfish. The naturally occurring PSP toxins can cause illness or death in humans.
05/14/2026 8:51 AM
CDPH Press Release - Andes Hantavirus Update: No Cases in California
One additional Californian with possible exposure, no cases of Andes hantavirus disease in the state
05/13/2026 5:26 PM
CDPH Confirms Four Californians Being Monitored for Andes Hantavirus Exposure Related to Cruise Ship
Three exposed on cruise ship, one other exposed on international flight. Risk to the public is extremely low.
05/11/2026 3:00 PM
California Expands WIC Food Choices to Support Healthier Families
05/11/2026 10:22 AM
CDPH Media Release: CDPH Aware of California Passengers Exposed to Andes Hantavirus Outbreak on International Cruise Ship - May 8, 2026
Risk to the Public is Extremely Low, and CDPH is Coordinating with CDC and Local Public Health.
05/08/2026 4:29 PM
Public comment period for the Addendum to the Monterey County 2010 General Plan Environmental Impact Report regarding Point of Use/Point of Entry Ordinance Amendments is now open
05/08/2026 12:14 PM
County of Monterey Leaders Detail Severe Local Health and Fiscal Impacts of H.R. 1
Impacts are expected to have cascading effects across the County’s health care system, social services, and overall fiscal stability
05/07/2026 2:19 PM
5 Things for May from Monterey County Free Libraries
05/06/2026 1:34 PM
a2 Platinum Infant Formula Recalled Because of Possible Health Risk
05/04/2026 1:26 PM
California Department of Health Files Legal Action Against Kratom Manufacturer
05/04/2026 12:32 PM
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company Recalls Powdered Beverage Mixes Because of Possible Health Risk - FDA
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is recalling certain powdered beverage mixes because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. This action follows a California Dairies milk powder recall due to a concern of potential Salmonella contamination, which was supplied to a third-parties.
04/29/2026 10:40 AM
CDPH Media Release: CDPH strongly encourages anyone at high risk for mpox to get vaccinated as cases are rising statewide and following a case of Clade I mpox in San Francisco.
CDPH Media Release: CDPH strongly encourages anyone at high risk for mpox to get vaccinated as cases are rising statewide and following a case of Clade I mpox in San Francisco.
04/28/2026 10:03 AM
CDC Health Advisory: Medetomidine in the U.S. Illegal Fentanyl Supply Increasing Risk for Overdose and Severe Withdrawal Syndrome - April 2, 2026
Medetomidine has been increasingly detected in law enforcement drug seizures, drug product and paraphernalia samples, and in wastewater samples, with the highest concentrations in the Northeastern region of the U.S.
04/28/2026 10:01 AM
Orden anual de cuarentena de mejillones, vigente del 1 de mayo al 31 de octubre de 2026.
Se ha establecido una cuarentena para todos los mejillones recolectados para el consumo humano por recolectores deportivos recreativos en la costa oceánica de California. El área de cuarentena se extiende desde la frontera con Oregón hasta México, e incluye todas las bahías, ensenadas y puertos.
04/27/2026 7:29 PM
Annual Mussel Quarantine Order Effective May 1 through October 31, 2026
A quarantine is established on all species of mussels taken for human consumption by recreational sport harvesters from the ocean shore of California. The quarantine area extends from the Oregon border south to the Mexican border, including all bays, inlets, and harbors.
04/27/2026 7:11 PM
One Book, One Coast with Monterey County Free Libraries
04/07/2026 1:40 PM
FDA Advises Consumers, Retailers, and Distributors Not to Eat, Sell, or Distribute Addall XR Shot or Addall XL Dietary Supplements
04/03/2026 12:55 PM
CDC HAN: Medetomidine in the U.S. Illegal Fentanyl Supply Increasing Risk for Overdose and Severe Withdrawal Syndrome
04/02/2026 3:45 PM
5 Things for April from Monterey County Free Libraries
03/25/2026 11:45 AM