December 5, 2007 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to drink Metromint brand flavored water because it may be contaminated with a bacterium called Bacillus cereus, a microorganism that may cause vomiting or diarrhea.

December 4, 2007 - Sky Harbor Care Center in San Bernardino County has received a "AA" citation, the most severe penalty under state law, and a $100,000 fine, the highest fine under state law, from the state of California after an investigation concluded that inadequate care led to the death of a resident, announced Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).

December 4, 2007 - Pacific Coast Manor, a skilled nursing facility in Santa Cruz County has received a “AA” citation, the most severe under state law, and a $100,000 fine from the state of California after an investigation concluded that inadequate care led to the death of a resident, announced Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).

November 29, 2007 - Citrus Nursing Center in San Bernardino County has received a "AA" citation, the most severe penalty under state law, and a $100,000 fine, the highest fine under state law, from the state of California after an investigation concluded that inadequate care led to the death of a resident, announced Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).

November 29, 2007 - Beverly Living Center in Napa County has received a "AA" citation, the most severe penalty under state law, and a $100,000 fine, the highest fine under state law, from the state of California after an investigation concluded that inadequate care led to the death of a resident, announced Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).

November 9, 2007 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), reminded Californians today about the importance of safe food handling during the holiday season to prevent food borne illness.

November 5, 2007 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned individuals who are working or playing outdoors in the fall and winter months to be on the alert for ticks that may carry bacteria that cause Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.

November 1, 2007 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), announced today that the statewide annual quarantine on mussels taken by sport harvesters from the ocean waters of California for human consumption ended today. Sampling of mussels confirmed that shellfish-borne paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) toxins and domoic acid poisoning are at safe or undetectable levels.

October 27, 2007 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today urged individuals who live near areas affected by the Southern California fires to stay alert to changing smoke levels.

October 25, 2007 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced today that nine California hospitals have been assessed administrative penalties from the state of California after a determination that the facilities’ noncompliance with requirements of licensure has caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury or death to patients.

October 18, 2007 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), announced today that Winsor House Convalescent Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility in Solano County has received a “AA” citation, the most severe penalty under state law, and a $100,000 fine, the highest fine under state law, from the state of California after an investigation by CDPH concluded that inadequate care led to the death of a resident.

October 15, 2007 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today urged all Californians to get involved in fighting HIV/AIDS by observing the fifth annual National Latino AIDS Awareness Day.

October 11, 2007 - Consumers should not eat certain frozen Banquet or generic store brand chicken and turkey pot pies because they may be contaminated with Salmonella, Dr. Mark...

October 11, 2007 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers in California not to eat American Chef’s Selection Angus Beef Patties purchased at Sam’s Club stores in the state because the products could be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 and may cause serious illness.

October 5, 2007 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers in California not to eat certain brands of ground beef products...

October 3, 2007 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health, today warned consumers not to eat Soy Deli brand tofu products identified in an expanded...

October 2, 2007 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today urged Californians who want protection from the flu to get immunized in order to prevent sickness, hospitalization and health complications resulting from the flu.

September 24, 2007 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health, today warned consumers, particularly infants, young children and pregnant women, not to eat the following Soy Deli brand tofu products manufactured by Quong Hop and Co. of South San Francisco because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a dangerous bacteria that may cause serious health...

September 20, 2007 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today urged consumers to stop using lunch boxes, which have been distributed as CDPH nutrition educational items, after testing showed elevated levels of lead in three lunch boxes.

September 19, 2007 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers, especially parents of infants, to immediately stop giving Baby's Bliss Gripe Water - Apple Flavored to children because it may be contaminated with a parasitic microorganism called Cryptosporidium, a parasite that can cause intestinal infections. The product is labeled to "ease the gas and stomach discomfort often associated with colic, hiccups and teething."

September 7, 2007 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat JOVY Shaiky Pop tamarind hard candy lollipops with chili powder and INDY Cerillos Spicy & Sour Candy Lollipops-watermelon flavor, which are both imported from Mexico, after tests by CDPH found levels of lead that could cause health problems.

September 7, 2007 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today observed World Rabies Day by urging Californians to protect their family and pets from rabies by taking simple precautions such as avoiding contact with wild animals that may be infected with the deadly virus.

August 31, 2007 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat INDY Dedos Spicy and Sour candy imported from Mexico after tests by CDPH found levels of lead that could cause health problems. Eating lead-contaminated candy is particularly harmful to infants, young children and pregnant women.

August 29, 2007 - Yesterday afternoon (August 28, 2007) Metz Fresh, LLC of Kings City, Ca. notified the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and California Department of Public Health (CDPH) of a positive test for Salmonella found during routine company testing of their Metz Fresh bagged spinach product.

August 27, 2007 - Dr. Mark Horton, Director of the California Department of Public Health, today warned of possible hepatitis A exposure to Californians who consumed complimentary smoothies at the JumpSport booth at the USA Gymnastics National Congress and Trade Show at HP Pavilion in San Jose, California on Aug. 16-17th.

August 23, 2007 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat bagged, fresh baby carrots distributed to Kroger/Ralphs and Trader Joe’s stores in California by the Los Angeles Salad Company. The product may be contaminated with Shigella.

August 23, 2007 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health, today celebrated the fifteen-year anniversary of the California Smokers’ Helpline and debuted new Helpline features that will make it easier for California smokers to quit.

August 23, 2007 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today urged parents to have their children immunized with the start of the school year.

August 22, 2007 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat Barrilito and Miguelito candies imported from Mexico after tests by CDPH found levels of lead that could cause health problems. Eating lead-contaminated candy is particularly harmful to infants, young children and pregnant women.

August 7, 2007 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today launched California’s Breastfeeding Awareness Month. "Breastfeeding helps infants and mothers achieve optimal health and wellness and strengthens the maternal-infant bond,” Horton said. “During Breastfeeding Awareness Month—and throughout the year—Californians can acknowledge the importance of breastfeeding by supporting breastfeeding mothers and working to create breastfeeding friendly environments.”

August 3, 2007 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today announced that a Kings County woman has died after being exposed to West Nile virus (WNV). She is the fifth WNV fatality in California this year.

July 31, 2007 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today announced the third and fourth deaths in 2007 of Californians due to complications associated with West Nile virus (WNV). An elderly San Joaquin County man and an elderly Colusa County woman have both died of West Nile neuroinvasive disease. The two previous fatalities involved an elderly Kern County man and woman.

July 30, 2007 - The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today released a study that suggests a possible connection between autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and maternal exposure to pesticides.

July 29, 2007 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat fresh ginger imported from China after the California Department of Pesticide Regulation’s residue monitoring program detected the presence of aldicarb sulfoxide in some batches of imported ginger. Aldicarb sulfoxide is a pesticide that is not approved for use on ginger.

July 27, 2007 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today announced that a 51-year-old San Diego County woman has a confirmed case of botulism, a rare illness.

July 24, 2007 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today announced the second death in 2007 of a Californian due to complications associated with West Nile virus (WNV). The fatality was an 85-year-old Kern County man. The first fatality, an elderly Kern County woman, was announced on July 13.

July 20, 2007 - California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director Dr. Mark Horton today warned consumers not to eat to De La Rosa Pulparindo candy imported from Mexico after tests conducted by CDPH found high levels of lead that could cause health problems. Eating lead-contaminated candy is particularly harmful to infants, young children and pregnant women. Consumers in possession of this product should discard it.

July 20, 2007 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat certain canned products manufactured by Castleberry Foods due to possible contamination with the toxin that causes botulism poisoning. associated with four illnesses in Texas and Indiana.

July 19, 2007 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), announced today that Applewood Care Center in Sacramento County has received the most severe penalty under state law and could lose its license following an investigation involving poor care leading to the death of an 82-year-old resident.

July 13, 2007 - Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), announced today that West Nile virus (WNV) has claimed the life of an elderly woman in Kern County. She is the first to die this year in California from complications associated with the virus.

July 11, 2007 - A Mono County man has been confirmed with hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS), a disease spread by rodents, prompting California Department of Public Health Director Dr. Mark Horton to remind Californians to take precautions when entering cabins, trailers and other buildings infested with rodents to prevent exposure to the virus that causes the disease.

July 9, 2007 - Beverly Healthcare Center in Stockton has received a "AA" citation, the most severe under state law, and an $80,000 fine from the state of California after an investigation by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) concluded that poor care of a 79-year-old resident during last year’s heat wave led to her death, CDPH Director Dr. Mark Horton announced today.

July 5, 2007 - Pleasant Care Convalescent of Petaluma skilled nursing facility in Sonoma County has received a “AA” citation, the most severe under state law, and a $100,000 fine, the highest fine under state law, from the state of California after an investigation by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) concluded that poor care of a 76-year-old resident led to her death, CDPH Director Dr. Mark Horton announced today.

December 5, 2007 - El Dr. Mark Horton, director del Departamento Estatal de Salud Pública (CDPH por sus siglas en inglés) advirtió hoy a consumidores que no bebieran el agua condimentada...

November 19, 2007 - El Dr. Mark Horton, director del Departamento Estatal de Salud Pública (CDPH por sus siglas en inglés), recordó hoy a los californianos sobre la importancia de mantener...

October 15, 2007 - El Dr. Mark Horton, director del Departamento Estatal de Salud Pública (CDPH por sus siglas en inglés), urge hoy a todos los californianos a que se unan en la batalla contra el VIH/SIDA observando...

October 2, 2007 - El Dr. Mark Horton, director del Departamento Estatal de Salud Pública (CDPH por sus siglas en inglés) urge hoy a californianos que desean protección contra la influenza (también conocida como la gripe) a que se vacunen...

September 20, 2007 - El Dr. Mark Horton, director del Departamento Estatal de Salud Pública (CDPH por sus siglas en inglés) advirtió hoy a consumidores evitar usar loncheras que se han distribuido ...

September 7, 2007 - El Dr. Mark Horton, director del Departamento Estatal de Salud Pública (CDPH por sus siglas en inglés) advirtió hoy a consumidores evitar comer los dulces JOVY Shaiky tamarindo de caramelo...

August 31, 2007 - El Dr. Mark Horton, director del Departamento Estatal de Salud Pública (CDPH por sus siglas en inglés) advirtió hoy a consumidores evitar comer el dulce llamado Indy Dedos Acidulado y Picosito importado de México, porque contiene plomo.

August 23, 2007 - El Dr. Mark Horton, director del Departamento Estatal de Salud Pública (CDPH por sus siglas en inglés) incitó hoy a padres de familia de cerciorarse de que sus hijos hayan recibido todas sus vacunas antes de que las clases empiecen.

August 23, 2007 - El Doctor Mark Horton, Director del Departamento de Salud Pública de California, celebró hoy el quinceavo aniversario de la Línea de Ayuda para los Fumadores...

August 22, 2007 - El Dr. Mark Horton, director del Departamento Estatal de Salud Pública (CDPH por sus siglas en inglés) advirtió hoy a los consumidores de evitar comer dulces llamados Barrilito y Miguelito importados de México, porque contienen plomo.

July 20, 2007 - El Dr. Mark Horton, director del Departamento Estatal de Salud Pública (CDPH por sus siglas en inglés) advirtió hoy a los consumidores de evitar comer el dulce llamado ‘Pulparindo’ de la marca ‘De La Rosa’ cual...

July 13, 2007 - El Doctor Mark Horton, director del Departamento Estatal de Salud Pública, anunció hoy que complicaciones atribuidas al virus del Nilo Occidental (WNV por sus siglas en inglés) ha...

July 7, 2007 - El Dr. Mark Horton, director del Departamento Estatal de Salud Pública (CDPH por sus siglas en inglés) lanza hoy actividades para el conocimiento de la lactación.