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We're here to protect and educate consumers without overburdening businesses that play by the rules.

Our goals are achieved through licensing, inspection, investigation, enforcement and public education activities in six major areas:

Food and Standards
Drugs, Cosmetics and Medical Devices
Gaming
Alcoholic Liquor
Occupational and Professional Licensing
Trade Practices

10/22/2026

Scam Alert 🚨 Fake Dealership Letters

A DCP employee received this letter with the correct name, address, car, and date of purchase, just two weeks after buying a new car.

They called the phone number listed and the caller was pushy, couldn't answer specific questions, and sounded unprofessional. Our employee sensed something was off and hung up.

Not sure if a letter in the mail is real? Look on the organization's website for a phone number. If the phone number on the letter and website do not match, it might be a scam. Call the official number to verify 📞

10/20/2026

A friendly reminder that shopping for a Halloween costume takes longer than cleaning out your medicine cabinet.

A clean cabinet keeps you and your family safe. Bring any expired or unwanted medications to Drug Take Back Day this Saturday 10/24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Find a collection site near you: https://www.dea.gov/takebackday

The Governor's Prevention Partnership

10/19/2026

Congratulations John B Huffer! You won four tickets to see UConn vs. UMass this Friday, October 23, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Rentschler Field, East Hartford!

John, please check your DMs. We sent you a message on how to claim your prize.

Thank you to everyone who participated.

View the Certificate of Validity here: https://app-sorteos.com/w/PEWJO4E

10/18/2026

You don't want to spend the Halloween party breaking out in a rash. Trust our social media manager. She learned that the hard way in 2012 😞

If you're wearing costume makeup this Halloween, please test it out in advance.

Put a small amount on your forearm and leave it for a day. You could put it a bandage over it to prevent from rubbing against your clothes. If you develop a rash, redness, swelling or other signs of irritation around the applied area – that’s a sign of an allergic reaction.

10/17/2026

Before the winter hits, get your chimney cleaned. A clean and inspected chimney is your best protection against a chimney fire.

Ask for local recommendations, read reviews, and check national credentials on the Chimney Safety Institute of America or National Chimney Sweep Guild's website.

Chimney sweeps can:
- Help identify defects
- Clean debris
- Look for any damage
- Remove creosote (highly flammable)

Sweeps but they CANNOT perform repairs, install chimney caps or replace the liner.

To learn more about chimney cleanings: https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/news-releases-from-the-department-of-consumer-protection/2025-news-releases/get-your-chimney-cleaned-but-be-cautious-of-chimney-sweep-and-repair-scams?language=en_US

10/16/2026

Don't share prescriptions. If you need medication, you should contact your prescriber, not your friend.

In emergencies, we want to help out our family and friends, but sharing prescriptions can be dangerous. You don't know how it will affect them.

How can you help your family and friends? Go through your over-the-counter medications and throw out anything that's expired. That way you're prepared for the next "pesky headache"

Drop off any unwanted medications at Drug Take Back Day on October 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 💊 The Governor's Prevention Partnership

10/15/2026

POV: You're carving a pumpkin. Which tool are you choosing?

If you chose 2: No, sharper is not always better. One slip can lead to an emergency room visit.

If you chose 3: You're correct. Stick with the carving kits.

If you chose 1: See you next Halloween.

Remember, always carve away from your body and leave the carving to the adults. Children can help with drawing the design or scooping out the seeds.

10/14/2026

How to safely decorate for Halloween🎃

For lights, look for the UL or ETL on the label. This tells you that the lights were tested by a recognized testing lab. Throw away sets that have broken wires or sockets.

For candles, use battery-operated candles, instead of regular candles and candlesticks. If you choose to light a candle, make sure it's far away from other decorations, such as cobwebs.

To avoid any accidental trips or falls, remove any obstacles from your yard, front steps, and porches to create a safe entrance for trick-or-treaters. You may have pumpkins or wires plugged in for inflatables that can be hard to see at night.

10/13/2026

Before and after cleaning out a medicine cabinet 💊 The Governor's Prevention Partnership

First Step: Cabinet Cleanout

In just 2 minutes, we got rid of any expired or unused prescriptions. Cleaning out your medicine cabinet prevents medications from getting into the wrong hands.

Next Step: Safe Disposal

You can bring unwanted medications to Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 24th from 10-2 or find a drop box available all year round: https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/knowledge-base/articles/drug-control/patients/find-a-drop-box?language=en_US

10/12/2026

NEW UConn Football Giveaway Alert‼️ DCP is giving away 4 tickets to UConn vs. UMass on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Rentschler Field, East Hartford! Prize includes invite to the Learfield pregame tailgate 🏈

DCP is often warning consumers about fake giveaway scams. But it's confirmed, this one is real!

How to Enter ⬇️
1️⃣ Follow DCP's Facebook Account
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣ And tag 2 accounts in the comments below

Only the selected winner will be asked for a photo ID through a secure platform to verify their age and their email address to claim their tickets. The selected winner will also be asked to provide a written signature attesting they meet all eligibility requirements.

The winner must meet all 3 requirements to win. If the selected winner does not meet the entry requirements, a new account will be drawn until all requirements are met. In the event no eligible winner can be found, DCP reserves the right to cancel the sweepstakes.

Entries will be accepted from Monday, October 12, at 9:00 a.m. ET through Friday, October 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET to be eligible for the drawing. Entries made outside of the designated window will not be eligible

No purchase necessary to enter or win. A purchase does not increase your chances of winning, and, in fact, there is nothing available for purchase. You must be 18 years of age or older and a Connecticut resident at time of entry to be eligible.

This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, administered or associated with Facebook or the University of Connecticut.

You must be a Connecticut resident and 18 years of age or older at the time of entry to be eligible to enter.

The giveaway is NOT open to State of Connecticut employees or their immediate family or household members. This includes parents, spouses, siblings, children, or step relatives. Household members are people who share the same residence at least three months a year. The selected winner will also be required to provide a written signature attesting they meet all eligibility requirements.

View Official Rules and Conditions: https://portal.ct.gov/dcp/knowledge-base/articles/uconn-football-giveaway-on-facebook?language=en_US

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Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

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http://www.ct.gov/dcp

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