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Celebrating 70 Years

Established in 1948, MEHA is a non-profit association organized for charitable and educational purposes. The goal and purpose of MEHA is to provide quality training and educational programs while also providing the opportunity for members to meet and exchange ideas and information with other professionals in the field of Public and Environmental Health.

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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

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AFDO Retail Webinar Series: Hepatitis A: Update on Recent Outbreak Trends and Best Practices for Food Regulators and Retail Food Industry

September 27 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Presenters include: Monique A. Foster, MD, MPH, Medical Epidemiologist, Division of Viral Hepatitis, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Lisa Hainstock, R.S. , Food Safety Specialist, Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development

AFDO Retail Webinar Series: Food Service Risk-Factor Violation Trends

October 25 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Wonder what’s happening with risk factor violations across the country? EcoSure Health Department Intelligence has collected public health department inspection data for more than 1.75 million facilities encompassing 2300 or 82% of the total jurisdictions in the US and Canada and analyzed the data. Learn about what we can do to improve food service safety and then use your inspection data to see if your jurisdiction is similar. Date: Friday, October 25, 2019 Time: 2:00PM - 3:00PM ET  Presenter:  Mandy…

AFDO Retail Webinar Series: Norovirus: Just-In Time Refresher for Retail Food Industry and Regulators

November 8 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Winter is coming, and that means norovirus associated with retail food establishments. This webinar will include the following: 101 about norovirus and why it is often associated with retail food establishment outbreaks; Prevention strategies for norovirus; and Best practices in norovirus investigation. Presenters include: Dr. Laura Brown, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Dr. Aron Hall, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention DJ Irving, Tennessee Department of Health

Risk Based Inspections at Retail (FD218)

November 12 @ 8:00 am - November 14 @ 5:00 pm

For more information or to apply, email [email protected] Course Information Agenda Course Details Application FY20-21 National Retail Food Program Course Registration Form  

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MA DPH policy on CBD in food

The Department of Public Health, Bureau of Environmental Health’s Food Protection Program has issued an interpretation of the MA wholesale and retail regulations regarding the addition of cannabidiol (CBD) and certain hemp derivatives to food and consumer products. The document can be on found on their website.

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Environmental Health Specialist, City of Newton

Responsible for enforcing all applicable sections of the Massachusetts State Sanitary Code, the Massachusetts Environmental Code, City of Newton Ordinances, department regulations and public nuisance laws. Responds to public inquiries about environmental health concerns. Performs site inspections for conformance to and violations of accepted health regulations, maintaining and promoting community health, public health and safety. Essential Elements • Conducts food […]

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Top Resources

Food Allergy Training Video
RS and REHS Exams
Hazmat Toolkit
2013 Merged Food Code

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