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The Environmental Health Services Division (EHSD) is part of the American Samoa Department of Health (ASDOH) and plays a crucial role in safeguarding public health through various initiatives. The division is responsible for a range of programs, including food safety, environmental health assessments, and disease prevention measures. One of its significant functions is to monitor and control environmental health hazards, particularly those that affect food safety. The EHSD works to minimize the risk of foodborne illnesses by implementing science-based standards for the growing, harvesting, packing, and holding of produce. This is particularly important as American Samoa has faced challenges with food contamination, prompting the need for a comprehensive food safety program​