Public Health, Epidemiology, Food Safety, Regulatory and Compliance Consultants Experts
About Us
With over 35 years of experience in the fields of public and environmental health, EpiHealth has built a solid reputation for providing outstanding service - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
We often provide "on call" services for our clients, acting as a first line of risk/crisis management. There is never a fee for our initial consultation.
Should you desire more detailed information about our credentials, experience or capabilities please contact us.
How we can help
- You need expert advice and representation with a public health related issue.
- You have a food safety challenge or crisis.
- You want to address or prepare for a health-related crisis.
- You need regulatory support to ensure that your products and process are safe, suitable and compliant.
- You need legal support.
Case Study: Outbreak
EpiHealth consulted on what initially appeared to be a classic food poisoning outbreak. After dining on Rockfish at a local seafood restaurant, patrons presented with gastro-intestinal and neurological symptoms, identified as foodborne Ciguatera toxin contamination. Regulators were surprised, as Ciguatera toxin is not typically found in Rockfish.
Following an investigation, EpiHealth was able to determine that Grouper, served to diners in place of Rockfish, was the source of the Ciguatera toxin. EpiHealth assisted affected persons in getting proper medical attention and provided post-event guidance...
Case Study: Inspection
A routine food service field inspection quickly became a serious contamination risk event when an EpiHealth auditor observed a malfunction in the condensate handling system of an onsite refrigeration unit. The potential existed for food, storage surfaces and skin to be contamination with the pathogen listeria monocytogenes.
EpiHealth coordinated all corrective actions including notifications, discard of contaminated and at-risk foods, issuance of a work order with a licensed commercial refrigeration technician, and sanitizing protocols leading to effective restoration of safe operation.
EpiHealth’s expertise, diligence and actions prevented contaminated food from being served to our client customers, thru preventing a food borne outbreak and a considerable calamity for the client...
Media & Press
White Papers
EpiHealth has a wealth of White Papers for you to read and download.
Articles
- Raw Poultry: The Legal History, Public Policy, and Consumer Behavior February 11, 2014
- Health Department Issues Food Safety and Water Guidelines for New Yorkers as Power is Restored in Some Areas November 05, 2012
- New York: New Beverage Portion Rule for Food Service Establishments September 13, 2012
- How Safe is Gulf Seafood after the BP Oil Spill? July 13, 2010
- Romaine Lettuce Recall May 7, 2010
Dr. Kramer discusses swimming pool health and safety on CBSNewYork.
Media Appearances
EpiHealth has over 35 years of experience in serving the legal and insurance communities. We serve as subject matter experts for fact finding, discovery, depositions and expert testimony.
Unlike many other firms we are not only legal experts but maintain an active and substantial hands-on practice in the areas in which we provide legal assistance.
Resources
Pathogen Index
The EpiHealth Pathogen Index provides general information about a number of pathogens - foodborne, nosocomial and bioaerosols.