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Annual Quarantine of Sport-Harvested Mussels Begins May 1

The mussel quarantine is a yearly event prohibiting the public from harvesting mussels for human consumption due to potentially dangerous levels of biotoxins that may be present in shellfish anywhere on the California coast, including bays, inlets and harbors.

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Better SafeSLO Apps

New look and mobile-friendly web apps that link inspection results to actively permitted facilities.

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Mosquito Information

Guidance documents and resourceful links on preventative measures to take to prevent the spread of vector borne disease.

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Safe Surplus Food Donation Toolkit

Donating surplus food from hotels, restaurants, catered events, and other food facilities can be a sustainable and simple way to help local non-profit and charitable organizations serve those in need in your community. This toolkit is intended to provide guidance to ensure that surplus foods are handled safely in order to minimize food safety...