Department of Health News and Updates

sleeping baby in crib

Several major retailers including Amazon, Target and Babylist announced they would stop selling weighed infant sleep products such as baby blankets, sleep sacks and swaddles due to safety concerns.

Closed No Swimming sign

*UPDATE 7/16/24* Emergency Closing Issued for Marley Creek between Brewers Island and Marley Creek Drive in Glen Burnie Due to a Large Sewage Spill

Health Advisory Against Swimming

Advisory Issued for Olde Severna Park Due to High Enterococci or Bacteria Levels

Al Safa Halal Chicken Recall 7-9-24

Al-Safa Halal Recalls Frozen Ready-To-Eat Chicken Due to Possible Listeria

Health Advisory Against Swimming

*UPDATE - 7/3/24* Water Quality Advisory for Herrington Harbor South

Health Advisory Against Swimming

*Update - 7/3/24* Water Quality Advisory for Turkey Point at Selby Bay

Health Advisory Against Swimming

*UPDATE - 6/26/24* Water Quality Advisory for Herrington Harbor South

Health Advisory Against Swimming

*UPDATE - 6/26/24* Water Quality Advisory for Ponder Cove

Health Advisory Against Swimming

*UPDATE - 6/26/24* Water Quality Advisory for Londontown at Delmar Road

Totally Cool Food Recall

Totally Cool, Inc. Recalls All Ice Cream Products for Possible Listeria

Office of Emergency Management Reminds Residents to Take Precautions Against Extreme Heat

Health Advisory Against Swimming

*UPDATE - 6/20/24* Water Quality Advisory for Arden on the Severn at Valentine Creek

Diamond Shruumz

Severe Illness Potentially Associated with Diamond Shruumz Brand Chocolate Bars, Cones and Gummies

Classic Delight Hotdogs

Classic Delight Sandwiches Recalled for Possible Listeria

Baraka Ground Black Pepper Recalled for Possible Salmonella

Baraka Ground Black Pepper Recalled for Possible Salmonella

Cucumbers

Fresh Start Whole Cucumbers Recalled for Possible Salmonella

Chia Seeds recall

Great Value Organic Black Chia Seeds Recalled for Possible Salmonella

Ground Beef Recall

Ground Beef Products Sold at Walmart Recalled for Possible E. coli

Amy's Enchilada Verde

Amy's Kitchen Enchiladas Verdes Recalled for Possible Listeria

Basil

Infinite Herbs Organic Basil Sold at Trader Joe's Recalled for Possible Salmonella

Schweppes Zero Sugar Ginger Ale Cans

Schweppes Zero Sugar Ginger Ale Caffeine Free Recalled for Containing Full Sugar Content

Raccoon

Raccoon Found in Shady Side Tests Positive for Rabies 4-9-24

Health Advisory Against Swimming

*UPDATE - 4/3/24* Advisory for the Severn River adjacent to Chase Pond

Helados Mexico Mini Cream Variety Pack Ice cream bars recalled

Helados Mexico Mini Cream Variety Pack Ice Cream Bars Recalled for Possible Salmonella