Westbrook, CT - Health Department

06/02/2026

Ticks that have bit/fed on Westbrook residents can be submitted to the Westbrook Health Department for free testing of species and diseases, such as Lyme disease, Babesiosis, and Anaplasmosis.

Simply put the tick in a small bag, or preferably a crush proof container, fill out the Tick Submission form from the link below, and drop the tick and form off to the Westbrook Health Department or Westbrook Land Use Office.

Tick Submission Form here: https://portal.ct.gov/dph/epidemiology-and-emerging-infections/ticks?language=en_US

Educational information on Ticks here:https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/caes/documents/tick_testing/caes-tick-submission-form-2022.pdf

06/02/2026

🚨 CONNECTICUT HEALTH ALERT: Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Moringa Supplements 🚨

Multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to dietary supplements containing moringa leaf powder. A total of 97 illnesses and 26 hospitalizations were reported across 32 states, including Connecticut.

Recalled products include:
▪️ Live it Up Super Greens (Original and Wild Berry)
▪️ Why Not Natural Pure Organic Moringa Green Superfood Capsules

✅ Check your home for recalled products.
✅ Do not consume recalled supplements.
✅ Throw them away and clean any surfaces they may have touched.
✅ Contact your healthcare provider if you develop symptoms after consuming these products.

For more information, visit the FDA outbreak investigation page at: https://ow.ly/GTiy50Z6npv

05/21/2026

The Westbrook Health Department began our routine, weekly bathing water testing program at Westbrook Town Beach (West Beach) yesterday on 5/20/2026.

Water test results showed safe and acceptable water quality as per the Connecticut Department of Public Health bathing water standards.

Routine sampling and testing will continue through Labor Day.

To learn about the bacteria we test for, click the link in the comment section below ⬇️

Town of Westbrook Ct
Westbrook Recreation
Connecticut Department of Public Health

05/19/2026

Protect yourself and others when it's hot outside by staying cool, staying hydrated, and knowing the symptoms.

Hot days can affect anyone.

If you are pregnant, a child or teen with asthma, or have a heart condition or other chronic health conditions, heat can make your health worse.

05/14/2026

05/14/2026

The Hantavirus risk to Connecticut residents is extremely low at this time. There are no known positive cases, close contacts, or anyone being quarantined in the State of Connecticut currently.

For more information on this Hantavirus situation, visit the CDC’s website: https://www.cdc.gov/hantavirus/situation-summary/index.html

04/23/2026

Ticks that have bit/fed on humans can be submitted to the Westbrook Health Department for testing of species and diseases, such as Lyme disease, Babesiosis, and Anaplasmosis.
Tick testing is free.

Simply put the tick in a small bag, or preferably a crush proof container, fill out the Tick Submission form from the link below, and drop the tick and form off to the Westbrook Health Department or Westbrook Land Use Office.

Tick Submission Form here:https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/caes/documents/tick_testing/caes-tick-submission-form-2022.pdf

Educational information on Ticks here: https://portal.ct.gov/dph/epidemiology-and-emerging-infections/ticks?language=en_US

04/22/2026

Turn in your unneeded medication/drugs for safe disposal! 💊

When: Saturday April 25th, 2026 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Where: Westbrook Resident State Trooper's Office
(Located at the rear of Westbrook Town Hall in the same part of the building as the Westbrook Health Department)
866 Boston Post Rd, Westbrook, CT 06498

Town of Westbrook Ct
Westbrook Emergency Management
Connecticut Department of Public Health
Connecticut State Police
Connecticut State Police-Troop F Westbrook

04/13/2026

Turn in your unneeded medication/drugs for safe disposal! 💊

Saturday April 25th, 2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Westbrook Resident State Trooper's Office
(Located at the rear of Westbrook Town Hall in the same part of the building as the Westbrook Health Department)

866 Boston Post Rd, Westbrook, CT 06498

Town of Westbrook Ct
Westbrook Emergency Management
Connecticut Department of Public Health
Connecticut State Police

01/15/2026

🚨 LISTERIA RECALL ALERT! 🚨

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has raised a recall of Pecorino Romano cheese to Class I, the most serious type. Eating this cheese could cause serious illness or even death. The recall was issued by Ambriola Company, which supplies brands including Boar’s Head and Locatelli.

🛒 These products were sold in Connecticut stores, including Big Y and Wegmans.

Check the Recall Notice to see which products are affected. https://tinyurl.com/5wjscwxk

If you have any of these items:
-Do not eat them
-Throw them away or return them to the store

If you or someone in your household ate the recalled cheese, watch for signs of Listeria infection, which can include:
-Fever
-Muscle aches
-Tiredness
-Headache
-Stiff neck
-Confusion
-Trouble with balance
-Seizures

Symptoms usually appear within two weeks, but can show up the same day or up to 10 weeks later.

🧀 What to do:
👉 Do not eat the recalled cheese
👉 Discard it or return it for a refund
👉If you experience any of the symptoms listed, contact your medical provider. For emergencies, please call 911.

⚠️ Listeria can be especially dangerous for pregnant people, older adults, and people with weak immune systems.

If you have questions, contact:
CCHD: 860-785-8380 or
DPH Food Protection Program: [email protected]
or 860-509-7297