Lake County
Health Department

Friday, May 10, 2013

Media contact:  Sheri Hutchinson, Public Information Officer

Office: (352) 589-6424, x 2264; Cell: (352) 516-8028

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The Florida Department of Health in Lake County Reminds Residents to Enjoy the Water Safely

Lake County – The Lake County Health Department is reminding residents about healthy and safe swimming behaviors which should be practiced year-round.  Every year, thousands of Americans get sick with recreational water illnesses (RWIs), which are caused by germs found in places where we swim. The goal of RWII Prevention Week is to raise awareness about healthy and safe swimming. “National Recreational Water Illness Prevention Week is recognized May 20^th – 26^th and we encourage residents and visitors to practice safe swimming behaviors to prevent recreational water illnesses (RWIs) and injuries,” states Sheri Hutchinson, Lake County Health Department Injury Prevention Coordinator. 

The Florida Department of Health in Lake County reminds residents how to report a problem with food

Lake County - Routine regulation and inspection of restaurants and grocery/convenience stores is conducted by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services respectively.  The Florida Department of Health is responsible for investigation and control of food-borne illness outbreaks associated with all food establishments.  As a reminder, if a resident or visitor suspects a food is contaminated or has made someone sick, the follow guideline is useful to identify which agency to file a complaint: