Public Health Consulting, Epidemiology, & Food Safety Consultants
About Us
With over 30 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 have a food safety crisis.
- You want to prevent an outbreak or food crisis.
- You need legal help for your food safety problem.
- You want to make sure your company is prepared for a public health disaster.
- You need to know if your existing safety and quality program meet up-to-date industry-standards and expectations.
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, EHA 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: Litigation Support
A commercial insurance carrier was preparing to settle a sizeable claim based on the assumption that its client had supplied an improperly packaged, non-conforming bulk liquid ingredient to a beverage manufacturer, who, in turn used it and was ultimately forced to discard unsuitable manufactured product.
Following a manufacturer site visit and comprehensive evaluation of all facts, EpiHealth determined that the non-compliant bulk ingredient had been received, handled and re-labeled by an intermediate 3 rd party and, thus, the actual supplier to the beverage company. EpiHealth created a full chain of custody and integrity handling map and assisted the carrier with important facts in advance of settlement...
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
- Dr. Kramer of EHA Consulting Group speaks to NBC Los Angeles about swimming pool safety May 07, 2015
- Training Food Service Employees May 28, 2014
- Changes to Nutrition and Labeling May 02, 2014
- FDA Investigating Outbreak of Cyclosporiasis in Iowa and Nebraska July 08, 2013
- Surveying the 161 Bacterial Families That Live on Your Fruits and Vegetables April 17, 2013
- California Cow with BSE (Mad Cow Disease) Does Not Pose a Threat to the Food Supply April 25, 2012
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 30 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.
White Papers
EpiHealth has a wealth of White Papers for you to read and download.