Navajo Office of Environmental Health & Protection Program

08/28/2026

Earn a food handler training certification (blue card) and if you're interested in selling during the Navajo Nation Fair? You can purchase or renew a Food Itinerant Permit (pink card) at the training. NOEH is offering two day food handler trainings on September 2 and 3, 2026, starting at 10 am to 12 pm, at the St. Michaels Navajoland Inn Conference Room. Pink cards are are $10 for a year and $5 for 6 months. Money Order and debit/credit card is accepted. NO CASH, NO TAP, AND NO ZELLE.

08/07/2026

🚨 Egg Recall & Salmonella Outbreak Alert 🚨

A Salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs from Midwest Poultry Services has sickened 98 people across 17 states, with 26 hospitalizations reported.
Consumers should not eat recalled eggs and should throw them away or return them. Check your cartons for recalled codes and dates.



https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2026/07/recalled-eggs-linked-to-salmonella-outbreak-spanning-17-states/

08/07/2026

NOEH & PP will be offering two food handler training sessions on August 11, 2026 at the Chinle Chapter Administration Conference Room. If you need a Navajo Nation Food Service Training Certificate (blue card) and/or the Itinerant Food Permit (pink card) before the Central Agency Fair, please attend either 10 AM to 12 PM or 2 PM to 4 PM sessions. Due to the limited room space, the chapter is only allowing 15 participants for each session. No Cash, No Tap, and No Zelle will be accepted for purchase of the pink card. I will accept Money Order or debit/credit card payments. Questions call, 928-871-6349.

07/24/2026

NOEH invites you to attend the Food Handler Training at the Whippoorwill Chapter House where you can earn a Food Service Training Certificate "Food Handler" (blue card). The training is scheduled on July 29, 2026 and will start at 10:00 am. Additionally, we are still accepting money orders payable to NAVAJO NATION, as well as debit/credit card chip reader payments for the purchase of Itinerant Food Permits (pink card). The pink cards are available for purchase at a cost of $10 for a yearly permit or $5 for a six-month permit. Please note that cash, tap, or Zelle payments are not accepted, and pre-registration is not required.

07/15/2026

You may have heard about a rise in cyclosporiasis cases across parts of the country. If you haven’t heard the term before, it’s simply a stomach illness caused by a microscopic parasite (Cyclospora) that can sometimes hitch a ride on fresh summer produce.

While our cases of cyclospora in Arizona remain low, summer is peak season for this bug, and we want to share a few quick, practical tips to keep your kitchen safe. Because the parasite is usually found on fresh produce, a few simple adjustments to your food prep can make a big difference:

💧 Give it a scrub: Thoroughly wash fresh fruits and vegetables under running water. Use a clean brush on firm produce like melons, cucumbers, or snow peas.

🥬 Go whole: During the summer months, consider buying whole heads of lettuce or romaine instead of pre-cut packaged salad mixes, and remove the outer leaves before washing.

🔥 When in doubt, cook it: Cooking thoroughly kills the parasite. If you are preparing meals for young children, older adults, or anyone with a weakened immune system, sticking to cooked veggies and herbs is a great extra step.

What to watch for: Cyclosporiasis symptoms usually look like persistent watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, fatigue, and nausea that can stick around for a week or more. If you or a loved one are experiencing these symptoms, reach out to your healthcare provider.

Be sure to ask them specifically about testing for cyclosporiasis, as standard food-poisoning tests don't always look for it!

Stay safe, healthy, and hydrated, Arizona! 🌵💛

07/15/2026

07/15/2026

For more information, please contact the Many Farms Office of Environmental Health at (928) 781-3816.

07/15/2026

Sorry the last minute post.

NOEH invites you to attend the Food Handler Training at the Blue Gap Tachee Chapter, where you can earn a Food Service Training Certificate "Food Handler" (blue card). The training is scheduled on July 15, 2026 and will start at 10:00 am (DST). Additionally, we are still accepting money orders payable to NAVAJO NATION, as well as debit/credit card chip reader payments for the purchase of Itinerant Food Permits (pink card). The pink cards are available for purchase at a cost of $10 for a yearly permit or $5 for a six-month permit. Please note that cash, tap, or Zelle payments are not accepted, and pre-registration is not required.

07/07/2026

Many Farms Wellness Center invites you to attend the Food Handler Training at the ManyFarms Chapter where you can earn a Food Service Training Certificate "Food Handler" (blue card). The training is scheduled on July 8, 2026 and will start at 10:00 am. Additionally, we are still accepting money orders payable to NAVAJO NATION, as well as debit/credit card chip reader payments for the purchase of Itinerant Food Permits (pink card). The pink cards are available for purchase at a cost of $10 for a yearly permit or $5 for a six-month permit. Please note that cash, tap, or Zelle payments are not accepted, and pre-registration is not required. Sorry for the delay.

06/24/2026

NOEH invites you to attend the Food Handler Training at the Hard Rock Chapter, where you can earn a Food Service Training Certificate "Food Handler" (blue card). The training is scheduled on June 24, 2026 and will start at 10:00 am (DST). Additionally, we are still accepting money orders payable to NAVAJO NATION, as well as debit/credit card chip reader payments for the purchase of Itinerant Food Permits (pink card). The pink cards are available for purchase at a cost of $10 for a yearly permit or $5 for a six-month permit. Please note that cash, tap, or Zelle payments are not accepted, and pre-registration is not required.