News & Announcements
Beef Recall
Aurora Packing Company, Inc., a North Aurora, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 62,112 pounds of raw beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). Find more information here: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/recalls-and-public-health-alerts/recall-case-archive/archive/2019/recall-057-2019-release .
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Gold Awards
The Sangamon County Department of Public Health (SCDPH) is pleased to announce the 2018 “Gold Award” recipients. This is the 21st year this award has been presented to Sangamon County food service establishments which have demonstrated superior commitment to food safety. The Gold Awards include all types of food service establishments except for seasonal and temporary…
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If you find a tick attached to your skin, there’s no need to panic—the key is to remove the tick as soon as possible. There are several tick removal devices on the market, but a plain set of fine-tipped tweezers work very well. Find more information here: https://www.cdc.gov/ticks/removing_a_tick.html?fbclid=IwAR0CYICdqKfYmSDuiYK7d9m6VwRmqR3trgdTQ0KSHcvlZEP-bzCHf4ZEZWw
June 14th is World Blood Donor Day! For local blood donation information visit: https://www.bloodcenter.org/donate-blood/donor-centers/cicbc.aspx .
Heading to the pool? Rinse off in the shower before you get in. Chlorine breaks down dirt and sweat in pools instead of killing harmful germs. Dirt and sweat mixed with chlorine also create chemicals that make eyes red and itchy. Find more information at: https://go.usa.gov/xmkFK .
Everybody needs physical activity for good health. Most adults with disabilities are able to participate in physical activity, yet nearly half of them do not get any aerobic physical activity. Learn how people with disabilities can find their own path to physical activity. https://www.cdc.gov/features/fitness-disabilities/index.html
Unclean food and water can cause travelers' diarrhea and other diseases. Travelers to developing countries are especially at risk. Reduce your risk by sticking to these safe food and water habits: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/food-water-safety .
Don't let mosquitoes ruin your summer! With recent heavy rains across Illinois, it's time to #FightTheBite. Learn more: http://www.dph.illinois.gov/…/diseases-and-…/west-nile-virus
