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Alameda County Department of Environmental Health operates various programs to protect the public. Some timely news items follow:
- Don't Just "Wing It!" Defeat food poisoning at your Super Bowl Party (2/02/12)
Have plans for the big game? We all know this day is more than just football. It's also the second largest day for food consumption in the U.S., next to Thanksgiving Day.
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- Restaurant Grading Project: Community Meeting Schedule (1/12/12)
Alameda County will be holding community meetings for the public and food facility operators to present a new “Restaurant Grading” project.
Learn More... (PDF - 29kb) *
- California Food Handler Card Law Guidelines (1/04/12)
Pursuant to SB 602 enacted into law in 2010 and SB 303 in 2011, Health and Safety Code 113790 et seq., ("California Food Handler Card Law"), food handlers, as defined, will be required to obtain a food handler card after taking a food safety training course and passing an assessment.
Learn More... (PDF - 585kb) *
- Advisories / Current Topics / Employment Archive
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- Medical Waste Management Act Amendments (1/4/12)
The Medical Waste Management Program for Alameda County has received notice from the State of California Department of Public Health re: Assembly Bill 762, amending the Health and Safety Code relating to the Medical Waste Management Act Section 118275, effective January 1, 2012.
If you have a facility in Alameda County (excluding the City of Berkeley) and you have questions regarding this section you may call (510) 567-6756.
Learn More... (PDF - 83kb) *
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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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