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Food Talk

Uncategorized / July 21, 2011

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Healthy Harford

Uncategorized / July 11, 2011


Consumer Food Safety Information

Uncategorized / June 28, 2011

What is foodborne illness? Foodborne illness results after consuming contaminated food or beverages.  Symptoms are often flu-like in nature, and may include vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, and stomach cramping. Fact Sheets  During business hours (8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.), contact the Health Department at 443-877-2305 to report cases of foodborne illness associated with a food service facility.  You […]



Complaints

Complaints/Foodborne Illness The Health Department investigates complaints of improper food handling practices and suspected foodborne illness associated with a food service facility. Complaints may be called in during normal hours of operation. A secretary will record the information. An environmental health specialist will return the call when he/she returns to the office if the complainant’s contact information is provided. […]



Be Tick Free

Uncategorized / March 28, 2011

Be Tick Free



West Nile Virus Fact Sheet

Uncategorized / March 16, 2011

ORIGINS: West Nile Virus is a type of virus that has been commonly found in humans, birds, and other animals in Africa, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. Until 1999 it had not previously been detected in the United States. TRANSMISSION: West Nile Virus exists in nature through a transmission cycle involving mosquitoes and birds. […]



Change of Ownership Guidelines

Uncategorized / March 10, 2011

There are several steps that need to be taken when licensed food service facilities undergo a change in ownership. Remember that licenses are not transferable from person to person, so the following steps must be completed prior to selling or buying a food service business: Contact the Health Department to schedule a change of ownership […]



Consumer Food Safety Information

What is foodborne illness? Foodborne illness results after consuming contaminated food or beverages. Symptoms are often flu-like in nature, and may include vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, and stomach cramping. Fact Sheets–Communicable Diseases Listeriosis Salmonellosis Shigellosis Vibrio vulnificus E.coli 0157H7 Viral Gastroenteritis During business hours (8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.), contact the Health Department at 443-643-0305 to report cases […]



Harford Soil Map

Uncategorized / February 11, 2011

Harford County Health Department may restrict percolation testing and soil analysis on a property.  A property containing “Wet Season” soils will need to be tested during the wet season (typically February 1 – April 30).  Percolation testing cannot be performed in soils with the classification “Do Not Test”.  See the map below to identify the […]



Components Checked During a Pool Inspection

Uncategorized / January 12, 2011

I. Pre-opening Inspection: Fencing Pump Hair & Lint Strainer Flow Meter Turnover Rate Pressure & Vacuum Gauges Surge Tank Filter Waste Disposal Sight Glass Pool Data Sheet Chemical Feeders Bathhouse (fixtures, ventilation, thermostatic mixing valve, drainage, lighting) Water Supply Backflow Protection Hose Bibs Depth Markers Entrapment Protection Certified Operator Condition of deck Skimmers, Inlets Outlets […]