Alameda County Environmental Health

County of Alameda Department of Environmental Services


Current Topics
Alameda County Department of Environmental Health operates various programs to protect the public. Some timely news items follow: Annual Sport-Harvested Mussel Quarantine 4/25/12 The annual quarantine of all sport-harvested mussels species along the California coast begins May 1, 2012. The quarantine usually lasts from May 1 through October 31. This quarantine applies to all species of mussels harvested along the California coast, as well as all bays and estuaries. Commercially harvested shellfish are not included in the annual quarantine. Learn more... (PDF - 91kb) * Annual Mussel Quarantine-Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 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
Food Recalls
For information about food recalls consult the California Department of Public Health website.
Public Notices
Grading System Proposed for Alameda County Food Facilities (2/3/12) A grading system has been proposed for Alameda County food facilities. Learn More... (PDF - 87kb) * 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) *
Employment Opportunities
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... * Portable Document Format (PDF) file requires the free Adobe Reader.

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>	Food Safety Certification 2012 Schedule and Registration: classes taught in English (21kb) * and Spanish (23kb) *
>	Hazardous Materials Business Plan (991kb)*
>	Designated UST Operator" Form (37kb)*
>	Temporary Events Sponsor Application (40kb)*
>	Temporary Events Food Booth Operator Application (26kb)*
>	Application for Artist Registration to Perform Tattooing, Body Piercing, or Permanent Cosmetics (38kb)*
>	Application for Facility Registration to Perform Tattooing, Body Piercing, or Permanent Cosmetics (32kb)*
>	Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Plan (27kb)*
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