Baby Powder Manufacturer Voluntarily Recalls Product for Asbestos
October 18, 2019 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting consumers about Johnson’s Baby Powder Lot #22318RB. A sample from this lot was found to contain chrysotile fibers, a type of asbestos. On October 18, 2019, Johnson & Johnson voluntarily recalled this product, and consumers who have this lot of baby powder should stop using it. The results…
Mical Seafood Inc. Voluntarily Expands Tuna Recall for Possible Scombroid Poisoning
Summary Company Announcement Date: October 10, 2019 FDA Publish Date: October 15, 2019 Product Type: Food & BeveragesFish Reason for Announcement: Elevated levels of histamine Company Name: Mical Seafood, Inc. Brand Name: Mical Seafood Product Description: Yellowfin Tuna loins, poke, steaks, ground meat and saku Company Announcement Mical Seafood, Inc. of Cooper City, FL, has voluntarily initiated an expanded…
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Beef Products due to Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination
WASHINGTON, October 16, 2019 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for raw non-intact beef products derived from imported beef from Ontario, Canada that has been recalled by Ryding-Regency Meat Packers, Ltd. because it may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is conducting a food safety investigation and determined…
Lipari Foods Issues Recall of Ham & Cheese Wedge Sandwiches Due to Potential Contamination of Listeria Monocytogenes
Lipari Foods has issued a voluntary recall of Premo Ham & Cheese Wedge Sandwiches and Fresh Grab Ham & Cheese Wedge Sandwiches due to potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term…
In Association with ADM Milling Co, King Arthur Flour, Inc. Expands Recall of Unbleached All-Purpose Flour (5 Lb & 25 Lb)
In association with ADM Milling Company, King Arthur Flour, Inc., announced today a voluntary national recall of specific lots of its Unbleached All-Purpose Flour (5 lb. & 25 lb.) We are taking this voluntary precautionary step because of the potential presence of E. coli 026 which was discovered through sampling. King Arthur Flour has not received any confirmed reports of…
Public Notice
September 24, 2019 Public Notice During the month of November, the Cooper County Public Health Center Board of Trustees will meet on Tuesday, November 12th, 2019 at 5:30pm. Location: Cooper County Public Health Center 17040 Klinton Dr Boonville Mo 65233. Phone 660-882-2626
Health Quote of the Day #2
“The farm/unit location is likely the single most important risk factor for new disease introduction. Although there is evidence that some bacteria and viruses move by airborne route, the actual range of spread by infectious particles or perhaps aerial vectors is unknown.” Author: Alejandro Ramirez, DVM, MPH, PhD, DACVPM and Co Author: Pam Zaabel, DVM Document: Swine Biological Risk Management…
Excellent Environmental Resource:
Dr. Chris Jones of the University of Iowa- Environmental Issues and water flow is his specialty. Included is a link to some of his research and papers. https://www.iihr.uiowa.edu/cjones/cv/?doing_wp_cron=1568729154.6393299102783203125000 Public Health Hero – Dr. James A. Merchant is the first dean of the University of Iowa College of Public Health and a nationally known expert on occupational and environmental health, rural…
Health Quote of the Day
“Pathogenic agents can be spread from animal to animal, animal to human or human to animal through a variety of transmission routes. Animals or humans can acquire disease causing agents through aerosol, oral, direct, fomites or vectors”. Author: Alejandro Ramirez, DVM, MPH, PhD, DACVPM and Co Author: Pam Zaabel, DVM Document: Swine Biological Risk Management Date: March 2012 Funded by:…
Protect yourself and loved ones from the flu Getting your flu shot is important to those around you who may be high-risk for flu complications
JEFFERSON CITY, MO – With ongoing 90-degree temperatures, getting a flu shot is likely not on the radar of Missourians right now. But a Southern California public health system reported a flu-associated death of a 4-year-old who had underlying health issues already last week. While seasonal flu viruses are detected year-round in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
Air Pollution Reaches the Placenta During Pregnancy, New Study Finds
Jordan Davidson Air pollution particles that a pregnant woman inhales have the potential to travel through the lungs and breach the fetal side of the placenta, indicating that unborn babies are exposed to black carbon from motor vehicles and fuel burning, according to a study published in the journal Nature Communications. The research from scientists at Hasselt University in Belgium found soot-like black…
General Mills Recalls Five Pound Bags of Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour
General Mills announced today a voluntary national recall of five-pound bags of its Gold Medal Unbleached All Purpose Flour with a better if used by date of September 6, 2020. The recall is being issued for the potential presence of E. coli O26 which was discovered during sampling of the five-pound bag product. This recall is being issued out of an…
Washing Raw Poultry: Our Science, Your Choice
WASHINGTON, August 20, 2019 – A study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reveals that individuals are putting themselves at risk of illness when they wash or rinse raw poultry. “Cooking and mealtime is a special occasion for all of us as we come together with our families and friends,” said Dr. Mindy Brashears, the USDA’s Deputy Under Secretary for…
Public Notice
Cooper County Public Health Center 17040 Klinton Dr. ~ Boonville, MO 65233 Telephone: (660) 882-2626 ~ Fax: (660) 882-2586 August 15, 2019 Public Announcement From: Melanie Hutton MSN, RN. Administrator The Cooper County Public Health Center Board of Trustees met in open session on Tuesday August 13th, at 6:00pm. Health Regulation # 2019-6 was passed. A copy may be viewed…
Public Notice
AMMONIA A-1APPENDIX A. ATSDR MINIMAL RISK LEVELS AND WORKSHEETSThe Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) [42 U.S.C.9601 et seq.], as amended by the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) [Pub. L. 99–499], requires that the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) develop jointly withthe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in order of priority, a list of…
Public Notice
COOPER COUNTY HEALTH CENTER HEALTH REGULATION 2019-6 WHEREAS, a County Commission and a County Health Center have authority under Article VI of the Missouri Constitution and § 192.300, RSMo to promulgate Regulations as will tend to enhance the public health in the County; and WHEREAS, § 192.300, RSMo, provides that a County Commission or County Health Center…
Public Notice
Meeting Notice & Agenda Special Board Meeting August 13th, 2019 Tuesday- 5:30pm Location: 17040 Klinton Dr. Boonville Notice posted Monday August 12th, 2019-4:50pm 5:30pm Closed Meeting – Agenda for this meeting will also include a vote to close the meeting Pursuant to section 610.021 for vote to close meeting. Allowable closed meeting topics are: Legal matters involving the board. 6:00pm…
National epidemic of hepatitis A outbreaks puts restaurant customers at risk
By Dan Flynn on August 1, 2019 A McDonald’s in Johnson City, TN, and a Little Caesar’s Pizza in Newark, OH, put their customers at risk of exposure to hepatitis A by permitting an employee with the liver disease to report for work. They are the latest in a long list of hepatitis A developments that are examples of what the Mississippi…
Researchers confirm flies can transfer E. coli from feedlots to produce fields
By Coral Beach on July 31, 2019 Along with feedlot dust blowing in the wind and surface irrigation water flowing adjacent to feedlots, flies captured in leafy greens plots near feedlots are capable of transferring E. coli from animal operations to produce fields. Set for publication in August in the “Journal of Food Protection,” new research from a team of experts links…
Public Notice
The Cooper County Board of Trustees meets the first Tuesday of each month here at the office. Board meeting day and times may change with 24 hours’ notice. Board meetings may be canceled due to inclement weather, holidays or the inability to attain a quorum. The meeting begins at 5:30 P. M. unless otherwise announced. The meeting notices are posted…