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3/1/2023 - FDA Food Code Changes for CT Food Establishments
2/1/2023 - High lead levels found in two tubes of Diep Bao cream used to treat eczema in babies - Phoi nhi?m chì/ Diep Bao Câu h?i thu?ng g?p
1/3/2023 - Updated List of 5 Approved Testing Organizations and Tests for the CFPM
12/7/2022 - Multiple Children's Products Recalled due to Lead Violation
7/18/2022 - Do you live along Bruce Brook? Complete this Questionnaire.
6/17/2022 - Aflac Plush Promotional Ducks Recalled due to Lead and Phthalates
2/10/2022 - Recall of Adam the Apple Children's Toy due to Lead
1/27/2022 - February Covid-19 Vaccination Clinics Upcoming
1/7/2022 - Recall of Native Creation Wool Sweater due to Lead
1/4/2022 - TOWN OF STRATFORD TO DISTRIBUTE COVID-19 TESTS TO RESIDENTS 1/5/2022 AT SHORT BEACH
1/3/2022 - Griffin Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic Forms
1/2/2022 - STD Presentation and Resources for Parents and Students
12/29/2021 - Frequently Asked Questions and Guidance for COVID-19 Self-Test Kits
12/28/2021 - POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE -COVID-19 Tests to be distributed Thurs (12/30) 2-6p at 2 Locations
12/17/2021 - Upcoming Covid-19 Vaccine Clinics January 2022
12/10/2021 - WE ARE HIRING!! Public Health Nurse & Health Educator
11/19/2021 - Booster Dose Clinics 12/1 and 12/8
11/17/2021 - Hiring! Health Educator & Public Health Nurse Positions
11/12/2021 - Booster Dose Clinic 11/17
10/22/2021 - COVID-19 Booster Clinics 10/27 & 11/3/2021
10/5/2021 - 10/6 Flu Clinic For 65+
10/5/2021 - 10/7 Coffee and Donuts Covid Vaccination Clinic
9/29/2021 - We are hiring! Full-time Public Health Nurse
9/28/2021 - COVID-19 VACCINE CLINIC WEDNESDAY 9/29/21
9/20/2021 - Flu Clinic Saturday, September 25th
8/26/2021 - COVID-19 Third Doses vs. Boosters: What's the Difference?
8/23/2021 - Kids Day at the Stratford Farmer's Market POSTPONED
8/10/2021 - UPCOMING COVID-19 VACCINE CLINICS IN STRATFORD
7/6/2021 - Red Cross Blood Drive at Stratford Health Department 7/19/21
7/2/2021 - Stratford Beaches closed Friday, July 2, 2021
6/28/2021 - UPCOMING COVID-19 VACCINE CLINICS IN STRATFORD
6/25/2021 - COVID Clinics 6/26, 7/9 & 7/10
6/16/2021 - CHC to host student Covid-19 vaccine clinic 6/17/21 at Birdseye Municipal Complex
5/27/2021 - Upcoming Neighborhood COVID Clinics: 6/3 & 6/7
5/26/2021 - COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics: Registration Paperwork
5/7/2021 - Pop-up Covid-19 Vaccine Clinic Monday, May 10th 3-5 PM Birdseye Complex
4/26/2021 - We offer MODERNA and J&J COVID Vaccines
4/13/2021 - Stratford Health Department Statement on J&J Vaccine Suspension
4/1/2021 - MAKE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE COVID-19 VACCINE
4/1/2021 - Update to CDC Health Advisory Issued for "Real Water" and associated risk of Acute Non-VIral Hepatitis
3/18/2021 - UPDATED CT Sector Rules Go Into Effect TOMORROW 3/19/21
3/11/2021 - YNHH Offering Covid-19 Testing at Baldwin Center 3/17/21
3/9/2021 - Una Expansion del retiro de QUESO FRESCO
3/9/2021 - Expansion of the Recall of QUESO FRESCO
2/26/2021 - Food Programs for Stratford School Families
2/26/2021 - Recall of El Abuelito-brand QUESO FRESCO
2/22/2021 - State of CT Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Timeline
2/12/2021 - OFFICES CLOSED 2/12 (Lincoln Bday) & 2/14 (Presidents' Day)
2/8/2021 - NEW! Health Improvement Alliance Resource Page
2/8/2021 - February Drive-Through Food Pantry: CANCELED
2/2/2021 - Spots still available for Wednesday Covid Vaccine in Stratford
2/2/2021 - YNHH to Offer COVID-19 Testing at Baldwin Senior Center
2/1/2021 - Health Department is Closed due to Weather. All staff are working remotely.
1/29/2021 - DATE CHANGE: Tuesday 2/2 Clinic (for those 75+) is moved to Thursday 2/4
1/11/2021 - CT COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan Updates
12/8/2020 - New! Community Pop-up COVID-19 Testing in Stratford
12/4/2020 - CHANGE OF LOCATION for 12/4/20 Optimus COVID-19 Testing Site
11/16/2020 - Drive-Thru Flu Clinic at Stratford EMS 11/20/2020 10 - 12
11/4/2020 - Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) course is now offering in person and online classes again
10/30/2020 - Stratford COVID-19 Alert: Town at Orange Level
10/29/2020 - 10/30/20 COVID-19 Testing at Birdseye CANCELLED
10/20/2020 - Free COVID-19 Testing at Stratford High School: 10/25/2020
10/13/2020 - Outdoor Flu Clinic at Birdseye Municipal Complex 10/28/20 11a-1p
9/14/2020 - Flu Forms and Information 2020
9/6/2020 - For a list of Stratford COVID Testing Sites
9/3/2020 - 1st WNV-positive Mosquitoes in Stratford
8/31/2020 - COVID-19 Testing Sites
8/24/2020 - Peaches supplied by Prima Wawona recalled for possible outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis
8/13/2020 - Do not eat, sell, or serve onions from Thompson International Inc., or products containing recalled onions.
8/13/2020 - Warning to avoid certain alcohol based hand sanitizers that contain Methanol. Methanol will not be listed on the hand sanitizer product label.
7/10/2020 - July 9, 2020 Multi-state outbreak of Cyclospora infections in Bagged Salad
6/23/2020 - FDA advises consumers not to use hand sanitizer products manufactured by Eskbiochem
5/4/2020 - Information on the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
3/31/2020 - March 31, 2020 FDA recalls enoki mushrooms from Sun Hong Foods and Guan's Mushroom Co. for Listeria monocytogenes. Recalled product was sold to wholesalers and distributors in California, New York and Pennsylvania.
3/18/2020 - March 17, 2020 Outbreak investigation of E.Coli 0103: Clover Sprouts
3/9/2020 - RAYMARK CLEAN-UP WEEKLY COMMUNITY UPDATE: Week of March 2nd, 2020
2/4/2020 - Stroke Support Group at Baldwin Center Starts 4/15/20
1/6/2020 - Potential outbreak linked to Tailor Cut Produce Fruit Mix
11/27/2019 - Recall Frozen Wild Caught Yellow Fin Tuna Medallions
11/7/2019 - SHD Looking for Part-Time Disease Intervention Specialist
10/3/2019 - 2019 Public Flu Clinics
9/28/2019 - Staying Vigilant About Mosquitoes
9/16/2019 - DPH Announces First Human Case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis Identified in CT
8/21/2019 - Low-cost RRP course to be held September 24, 2019
7/17/2019 - TOWN OF STRATFORD TAKES ACTION TO HELP RESIDENTS DEAL WITH EXTREME HEAT CONDITIONS
6/30/2019 - Imported Papayas Linked to Salmonella Infections
6/14/2019 - What the Town is Doing for Mosquito Season 2019
5/10/2019 - 2019 Farmers Market application available here
3/26/2019 - Try our new ONLINE permitting portal https://stratfordct.viewpointcloud.com/
3/21/2019 - 2019 Stratford Health Department Fee Schedule
2/11/2019 - February Mobile Food Pantry Canceled Due to Weather
1/9/2019 - Stratford to host "Resilience" screening on January 22nd
12/7/2018 - Contract Plating Site Cleanup Info Meeting 12/3/2018
11/28/2018 - Update 11.28.18 Romaine Lettuce
11/26/2018 - November 2018 Romaine Lettuce warning
11/6/2018 - Duncan Hines cake mix recalled due to possible salmonella outbreak
10/5/2018 - Boy Scouts of America Recalls Neckerchief Slides Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban
7/17/2018 - First Pool of Mosquitoes in Stratford Test Positive for West Nile Virus - 7/17/18
7/10/2018 - Raybestos Memorial Ball Field Neighborhood Meeting July 12, 2018
6/15/2018 - Mosquito Control Practices: Larvicide Applied Soon to Catch Basins
5/29/2018 - Notice of Center School Demolition and Public Meeting
5/10/2018 - Update to romaine lettuce E Coli outbreak 5.10.18
3/23/2018 - March 23, 2018 - FDA recall of Dried Coconut
3/14/2018 - STRATFORD HEALTH DEPARTMENT CELEBRATES NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH WEEK.
1/22/2018 - Saturday January 27th 9 am-1pm Flu Clinic at Birdseye Complex. No one will be turned away while supplies last.
1/9/2018 - Health Department Shares Annual Report and Launches Survey!
12/27/2017 - Certified Food Protection Manager (QFO) Class January 15, 2018 Fairfield
11/13/2017 - EPA Press Release-Field Work in Support of Pending Cleanup at the Raymark Superfund Site in Stratford, CT
10/25/2017 - Updated List of Approved Testing Organizations & Tests for Certified Food Protection Manager
10/24/2017 - Certified Food Protection Manager/Qualified Food Operator class 11.10.17
10/24/2017 - 2nd Letter to Food Establishments re: Changes related to FDA Food Code
9/26/2017 - Changes for Food Service Establishments associated with CT's Adoption of FDA Food Code
9/20/2017 - Stratford Seeks Public Input on Stratford Center
9/14/2017 - Certified Food Protection Manager/Qualified Food Operator Course November 11, 2017
7/26/2017 - First pool of mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus in Stratford
7/4/2017 - Join us for National Dance Day, 7/29 Paradise Green 10 am - 1 pm!
5/31/2017 - Farmers Market Begins June 19th @ Paradise Green
5/2/2017 - Raymark Superfund Site Open House and General Info Session May 23, 2017
4/7/2017 - EPA Lead Renovation, Repair, Painting (RRP) Training Course May 5, 2017 Meriden CT
4/1/2017 - Follow our #worththewait social media campaign to educate consumers on hygienic practices when getting a manicure and pedicure. Follow us on Twitter @HealthStratford or through our FaceBook page. Click here for our press release.
3/22/2017 - Join us for a Free screening of the documentary "Dying in Vein: The Opiate Generation" with a follow-on Q&A session with the film's director Jenny Mackenzie, addiction specialist, and recovery support programs. Wednesday, April 5, 2017, Stratford Library:
3/13/2017 - 3/9/17 Multi State Food Outbreak of Listeria from Ouleut Cheese by Vulto Creamery
2/10/2017 - February 27, 2017 Renovation, Repair, Painting (RRP) class held in Meriden
2/1/2017 - Raybestos Memorial Field & Contract Plating Neighborhood Barrier
1/23/2017 - Qualified Food Operator schedule for 2017
1/13/2017 - QFO Class held in Fairfield February 20, 2017
1/13/2017 - FDA Recall of Curry Powder due to lead by Oriental Packing Company
11/22/2016 - Wayne's Walk providing FREE Uber rides at designated times on 11/23, 11/25, 11/26/2016
11/17/2016 - Opioid Overdose Prevention and Naloxone (Narcan) Training for Stratford Families to be held December 5, 2016 @ 7pm
10/18/2016 - Qualified Food Operator class held November 11, 2016, in Fairfield
9/30/2016 - Public Flu Clinics to be held October 3rd and October 12th
9/30/2016 - Flu Clinic to be held on October 3rd at EMS will be Harry Potter-themed!
9/28/2016 - EPA lead RRP class held on November 16th in Manchester
9/26/2016 - Recall of beef due to E. coli 0157:H7
9/21/2016 - QFO Course held in Fairfield October 10, 2016
9/1/2016 - 2016 M & M branded jewelry has high lead levels
9/1/2016 - 2016 Oriental Packing Company recall of curry powder due to lead
8/25/2016 - 2016 Recall of oysters distributed by Five Star Shellfish, Inc.
8/16/2016 - First Pool of West Nile Virus-Carrying Mosquitoes Reported in Stratford
8/12/2016 - Kids Day at the Farmers Market August 29th
8/10/2016 - 2016 Recall of Turmeric Powder due to high lead levels
8/2/2016 - Recall of LLbean children's water bottles due to high lead levels
8/2/2016 - Recall of jewelry sold at Things Remembered stores due to high lead levels
7/25/2016 - Qualified Food Operator Class held August 20, 2016 in Stamford
7/21/2016 - Qualified Food Operator course held on August 27, 2016 in Fairfield
7/6/2016 - New Campaign Links Backyard Gardeners to Local Food Pantries in Stratford
7/1/2016 - EPA Releases Proposed Cleanup Plan for Raymark Industries, Inc. Superfund Site: Public comment period, meeting and hearing planned
6/1/2016 - Main Street Festival Saturday June 4th
5/27/2016 - Updated Zika Information
5/10/2016 - Stratford Farmers Market opens Monday June 20th 2-6pm
5/5/2016 - May 2016 CRF Frozen Food Recall
5/5/2016 - QFO Course June 6, 2016 Fairfield
4/19/2016 - Qualified Food Operator course offered June 6, 2016 in Fairfield
3/18/2016 - Stratford Health Department Awarded National Accreditation by the Public Health Accreditation Board!!!!!
2/23/2016 - EPA Lead RRP Training April 13, 2016 in Stratford
2/8/2016 - March 25, 2016 QFO course
2/8/2016 - For up-to-date info on the Zika Virus
1/25/2016 - 2016 Dole Salad Recall due to Listeriosis outbreak
12/1/2015 - Stratford Participates in Largest-Ever Survey on Neighborhood-Level Quality of Life, Health, and Happiness
11/4/2015 - Pottery Barn water bottles recalled because of high lead content
10/26/2015 - October 25-31 Lead Poisoning Prevention Week
10/21/2015 - QFO Course in Fairfield November 11, 2015
10/20/2015 - November 17th a class on Nail Hazards will be held at the Health Department
10/16/2015 - October 20, 2015 Flu Clinic held at Town Hall
10/1/2015 - October 2015 Important Items Recalled Because of High Lead Content
9/29/2015 - Flu Clinics held October 5th at the Library and October 6th at the Baldwin Center
9/25/2015 - Renovate, Repair and Paint (RRP) certification class held on October 20, 2015- THIS CLASS IS CANCELLED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED
9/10/2015 - Open House for Family Caregivers 9.23.15 at the Baldwin Center
9/2/2015 - QFO Courses held in Fairfield, Oakville, and Mystic on October 12, 2015
7/30/2015 - Qualified Food Operator course August 24, 2015
7/8/2015 - National Dance Day July 25th
7/8/2015 - Immunization Clinic for Children - 8/26 9am - 4 pm
6/3/2015 - Qualified Food Operator course June 27, 2015
5/28/2015 - Farmer's Market will be open every Monday 2- 6 pm through October on Paradise Green
5/13/2015 - May 2015- High Lead in baby/children's furniture
5/5/2015 - May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Check out our calendar.
4/29/2015 - Answer the call for the 2015 Community Well-being Telephone Survey. Let your voice be heard!
4/16/2015 - Consumer advisory Bo Ying compound 4/10/15
3/27/2015 - FREE Nail Salon Technician class on April 14, 2015 9am-11am
2/20/2015 - Qualified Food Operator course April 3, 2015
2/11/2015 - March 25, 2015 EPA Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Class for Building and Painting contractors
1/26/2015 - Food Service establisment fact sheet on loss of electricity
1/23/2015 - QFO course February 16th
12/3/2014 - **NO FLU CLINICS DECEMBER 24th and DECEMBER 31st
12/3/2014 - DECEMBER 10th Flu Clinic time change 1-3pm
12/1/2014 - QFO Class January 19, 2015
11/26/2014 - 11.25.14 CDC Health Advisory - ABC Dophilus Powder contaminated with mold
11/20/2014 - *NOTE TIME CHANGE -WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 26TH PUBLIC FLU CLINIC IS FROM 12-2PM
11/19/2014 - QFO class on 12.11.14 Trumbull
10/22/2014 - Sikorsky Airport Improvements/Raymark Superfund Removal meeting 10.28.14
10/17/2014 - 2014 Public Flu Clinics
10/16/2014 - QFO class November 11, 2014
10/10/2014 - Ebola Updates--CDC Link
10/8/2014 - QFO Class October 13, 2014
9/26/2014 - South End Community Center Focus Group October 28, 2014
9/18/2014 - For Info on Enterovirus D68, the virus that can cause serious respiratory illness in children...
9/17/2014 - Flu Clinic Open to the Public at Baldwin Center 10/1/2014 9-11am
9/16/2014 - 9/17 Availabilty Session for Airport Improvement Project
8/29/2014 - Qualified Food Operator class October 13, 2014
8/18/2014 - Back to School Immunization Clinic 8/27/14 9a-4p
8/5/2014 - First Pool of Mosquitoes in Stratford Test Positive for West Nile Virus
8/4/2014 - August 4, 2014 Expanded recall of Wawona Packing Company
7/23/2014 - July 23, 2014 Recall of fruit by Wawona Packing
7/22/2014 - National Dance Day this Saturday from 10a-1p!
6/27/2014 - QFO CLASS August 4th Fairfield
6/2/2014 - Farmer's Market opening June 30th from 2-6 pm on Paradise Green
6/2/2014 - May 29, 2014 recall of Organic Sprouted Chia Seed Powder by Navitas Naturals
5/5/2014 - QFO course held in Fairfield on 6/23/14
5/5/2014 - QFO courses available throughout 2014
5/5/2014 - Measles Advisory
5/5/2014 - Measles infomational poster
4/3/2014 - QFO Course on April 18th in Fairfield
4/3/2014 - RRP Training on April 30th at the Stratford Health Department
3/14/2014 - March 27, 2014 QFO Class in Trumbull has a date change- new date is May 1, 2014
2/28/2014 - RRP Class at the Health Department March 26th
2/28/2014 - FREE Cholesterol and Blood Pressure Screenings at the Library March 13, 2014 10:30-12:30.
2/21/2014 - QFO class in Trumbull March 27, 2014
2/19/2014 - Recall of Uncle Ben's rice February 2014
1/8/2014 - Flu Clinic TODAY 1/9/14 9am-4pm
12/10/2013 - CANCELED: $5 Flu Clinic for Children Ages 6 months to 4 years on December 10th 3-6pm.
12/5/2013 - Flu clinics will be held every thursday from 1-4 pm at the Bridseye Complex
11/19/2013 - 11.19.13 Product Recall by USDA of Hashmi Surma Special Eyeliner Due to High Levels of Lead
10/31/2013 - Recent Food Recalls - Taylor Farms, Boston Salads, Reser's Fine Foods
10/16/2013 - November 7, 2013, Qualified Food Operator Class held in Trumbull
10/4/2013 - Qualified Food Operator class October 14th
9/23/2013 - Flu Clinic at the Baldwin Center
9/23/2013 - Farmers Market Still Open Every Monday from 2 to 6 p.m.
8/8/2013 - Immunization Clinic for School-aged Children
8/8/2013 - Recall of Evershing International Trading Ginger Candy
8/6/2013 - First Pool of Mosquitoes in Stratford Test Positive for West Nile Virus
8/5/2013 - Norwalk/Westport Area Shellfish Bed Closures and Recall of Clams and Oysters
8/2/2013 - National Beef Packing Company Recall!
8/1/2013 - FREE showing of the movie "Contagion" August 14th from 6 - 9 pm!
7/24/2013 - Celebrate National Dance Day by "getting jiggy with it!" on Saturday, July 27, 11a.m. - 2p.m. @ Westfield Mall in Trumbull. Click for Details!
7/22/2013 - Farmers Market today from 2 - 6 p.m. at Deluca Field overflow parking area in Stratford!
7/15/2013 - July 2013 Recall of Earth's Pride Organics Oregano sold at BJ's
7/15/2013 - Monday July 15, 2013 Farmer's Market is open today from 2pm - 6pm @ Deluca Field
7/1/2013 - Recall of Woodstock Frozen Pomegranate Kernels
6/10/2013 - Farmers Market Set to Open Monday June 24th!
6/3/2013 - Unhealthy Air Quality Forecasted Thursday May 30th - June 1st
5/31/2013 - Visit us at the Main Street Festival this Saturday June 1st!

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