Thanks to a grant from the State of Connecticut Department of

     Public Health, the Northeast District Department of Health is proud

     to bring you these colorful reminders about preventing food borne illness:

                      Creepy, Crawly, "Bugs" of Summer

                      NDDH Food Facts Card

                      Food Establishment Take Home Label

                      Food Borne Illness Frequently Asked Questions

     Reducing Food Borne Illness Risks at Our Agricultural Fairs

      Two of Connecticut's largest and oldest agricultural fairs fall

      within the NDDH service district. Each year, the Brooklyn Fair,

      held in late August and the Woodstock Fair, always Labor Day

      weekend in early September, attract international, national,

      state, regional, and local visitors.

      Thousands of fairgoers, hundreds of animals, amusement rides,

      and plenty of food choices create the perfect environment for fun...

      and food borne illness! NDDH works with fair management officials,

      fair food vendors and the general public to reduce the risk of illness

      through food service inspections, vendor education, and on-going

      awareness campaigns.

      Grant funding also allowed NDDH to purchase hand sanitizers that are

      placed at both fairs in high-traffic, high-risk areas. Hand washing with

      soap and water is always best, but regular use of these sanitizers is

      increasing awareness and helping to minimize food borne illness!

                     Please Wash Your Hands Poster

                     Poster for Fair Barn Areas

                     General Poster for Fairs

                     Sanitizing Scenes from the Fair