Due to Power Outages in the area please refer to the following links for food safety questions:

Nevada County Power Outage FAQ Opens in New Window

PSPS Checklist for Retail Food Facilities When Re-Opening

California Dept. of Public Health Guidelines for Food Safety at Retail Establishments During Power OutagesOpens in New Window

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ASSEMBLY BILL (AB 626) UPDATE

The bill allowing residential home owners to prepare home cooked meals for sale to the public has NOT been approved by Nevada County. Applies to all regions in Nevada County.

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Statement from the CEO's Office

FDA Recall: Tattoo Ink Contaminated with Microorganisms

Please see the FDA announcement regarding the recall of tattoo inks that have been found to be contaminated with microorganisms. Please ensure that these inks are not being used at your facility and that the practitioners at your location are also aware of this recall.  Please contact NCEHD (530)265-1222 X: 3 right away if any of these contaminated inks were found to be used at your facility.

FDA Recall on Tattoo Ink

Septic Requirements for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU's)

Per Section L-11, 3.19.1:

7.  All water supply and sewage disposal requirements shall be complied with as administered by the Department of Environmental Health - Local Area Management Plan (LAMP) and Onsite Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) Policy, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) constructed with kitchens, which includes cooking equipment, will be required to install an additional septic tank to reduce the load on the existing disposal field, if the existing disposal field is of adequate capacity to handle the additional flows from the ADU.  In the event that the existing disposal field cannot handle the additional load or flow from the ADU, a new, separate septic system shall be installed to accommodate the ADU.

  Fish Consumption Advisory - Lake Spaulding

OEHHA has released a new fish consumption advisory for Lake Spaulding in Nevada County.  For more information visit the OEHHA website: http://oehha.ca.gov/fish

OEHHA Press Release

CBD Use in Food  is Prohibited

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CBD FDA Statement

CBD Cease and Desist Update 

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