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  Archives:  November 2018

DPH Advises Delaware Residents of Multistate E. Coli Outbreak Involving Romaine Lettuce

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 21, 2018

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is advising Delawareans of a multistate outbreak of E. coli infections linked to romaine lettuce. The lettuce could be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O157:H7 and could make people sick. To date, there have been no confirmed cases reported in Delaware, but DPH urges consumers to take precautions to prevent illness.




USDA to collect final 2018 crop production and crop stocks data

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 21, 2018

As the 2018 growing season officially comes to an end, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will contact producers in Delaware to gather final year-end crop production numbers and the amount of grain and oilseeds they store on their farms. At the same time, NASS will survey grain facility operators to determine year-end grain and oilseed stocks.




DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Nov. 12-18

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 21, 2018

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Nov.12-18 made 1,017 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 98 citations. Officers responded to 52 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public.




DPH Advises Delaware Residents of Ground Turkey Recall Related to Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 20, 2018

DOVER – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) continues to advise Delawareans of a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Reading infections linked to raw turkey products. As originally stated Nov. 9, 2018, 164 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Reading have been reported in 35 states, including one person in Delaware. Of the […]




DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife to close Haven Lake boat ramp temporarily for upgrades

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 20, 2018

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today that the Haven Lake boat ramp and parking lot, located near Milford, will be closed for upgrades beginning Monday, Nov. 26, and continuing through Dec. 21, weather permitting.






  Archives:  November 2018

DPH Advises Delaware Residents of Multistate E. Coli Outbreak Involving Romaine Lettuce

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 21, 2018

The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is advising Delawareans of a multistate outbreak of E. coli infections linked to romaine lettuce. The lettuce could be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O157:H7 and could make people sick. To date, there have been no confirmed cases reported in Delaware, but DPH urges consumers to take precautions to prevent illness.




USDA to collect final 2018 crop production and crop stocks data

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 21, 2018

As the 2018 growing season officially comes to an end, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will contact producers in Delaware to gather final year-end crop production numbers and the amount of grain and oilseeds they store on their farms. At the same time, NASS will survey grain facility operators to determine year-end grain and oilseed stocks.




DNREC Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police Blotter: Nov. 12-18

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 21, 2018

Fish & Wildlife Natural Resources Police officers between Nov.12-18 made 1,017 contacts with hunters, anglers, boaters, and the general public, issuing 98 citations. Officers responded to 52 complaints regarding possible violations of laws and regulations or requests to assist the public.




DPH Advises Delaware Residents of Ground Turkey Recall Related to Multi-State Salmonella Outbreak

Delaware Health and Social Services | Division of Public Health | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 20, 2018

DOVER – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) continues to advise Delawareans of a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Reading infections linked to raw turkey products. As originally stated Nov. 9, 2018, 164 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Reading have been reported in 35 states, including one person in Delaware. Of the […]




DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife to close Haven Lake boat ramp temporarily for upgrades

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Date Posted: Tuesday, November 20, 2018

DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today that the Haven Lake boat ramp and parking lot, located near Milford, will be closed for upgrades beginning Monday, Nov. 26, and continuing through Dec. 21, weather permitting.