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‘Bridging the Gap’ explores food safety in second podcast miniseries

Public Health Insider

With over 10,000 restaurants in King County, Public Health’s Food Protection Program plays a critical role in monitoring and ensuring food safety. Part two of our three-episode podcast, Bridging the Gap, explores how environmental health shows up in our everyday lives.

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Phthalates detected in 11 popular brands of essential oils

Environmental Health News

Partnering with EHN , Mamavation an environmental wellness blog and community had 22 lavender and peppermint essential oils from 11 brands tested by a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-certified lab, and found that all 22 oils contained detectable levels of phthalates. While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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High levels of toxic chemicals found in paper receipts

The Hill

Some receipts reportedly have such a high level of bisphenol S that holding one for 10 seconds can cause the skin to absorb the toxic chemical and violate California's safety threshold. The Center for Environmental Health urges companies to use a safer alternative to BPS, such as vitamin C thermal paper.

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Public Health’s food safety rating system is expanding! Here’s what to expect.

Public Health Insider

Public Healths popular food safety rating system the green smiley face signs in restaurant windows is expanding to include more food businesses. The post Public Healths food safety rating system is expanding! appeared first on PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER. Here’s what to expect.

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Plastics may disrupt the body’s clock, raise risk of chronic disease, study finds

Environmental Health News

That means plastic chemicals may contribute to serious health problems like diabetes or cancers in more ways than scientists currently know, the researchers say. The circadian rhythm is influenced by environmental cues like sunlight, temperature, and oxygen, as well as internal signals such as hormones and metabolism.

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EHN's reporting on “BPA’s evil cousin” receives national environmental journalism award

Environmental Health News

Environmental Health News’ series “BPA’s Evil Cousin” — which investigated the ubiquitous, unregulated toxic compound BADGE — won second place in the Outstanding Explanatory Reporting category for small market newsrooms in the Society of Environmental Journalists’ annual awards. See all of the winners here.

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Primary and Secondary School Environmental Health and Safety Regulations

WA State Department of Health

In Person Department of Health Town Center 2, Rooms 166 & 167 111 Israel Rd. Written Comments Submit written comments to: Andrew Kamali Department of Health PO Box 47990 Olympia, WA 98504-7990 Email: andrew.kamali@sboh.wa.gov Submit comments online Assistance for People with Disabilities Contact Melanie Hisaw by May 23, 2025.