Sanitarian/Food Safety

August 10, 2022
People engaging in recreational activities in Terrebonne Bay and the Lake Pelto area need to be aware of the oil spill and take precautions.
October 25, 2021
Information regarding Food Safety Certification.
October 28, 2020
The Louisiana Department of Health will close state molluscan shellfish growing waters, Areas 1-28, effective at sunset today, October 28, 2020. This is a precautionary closure due to the adverse weather conditions from Hurricane Zeta.
September 14, 2020
Information regarding guidelines to follow after a disaster event.
July 18, 2018
Yesterday, the Louisiana Department of Health issued a closure order to Dupont Fish Market, located at 161 N. Market St. in Shreveport, after health inspections found multiple critical violations.
January 08, 2018
Minimum standards for operation of a retail food establishment while under a boil advisory.
August 16, 2016
The Louisiana Department of Health offers advice to Louisiana residents with private drinking water wells and to restaurants that are in areas affected by the recent storm system that caused flooding throughout the state.
August 05, 2016
The Louisiana Department of Health will reopen Molluscan Shellfish Growing Area 11, located in Plaquemines Parish along the Gulf of Mexico at sunrise, Saturday, August 6, 2016.
March 21, 2016
Powerpoint slide shows containing information for seafood dealer training.
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