Limited Number of Free Test Kits Available at Teller County Public Health
For information on a Free Radon Workshop, Feb 4th,10 to Noon in Woodland Park click here.
January is Radon Action Month, a perfect time for people to test their homes for radon, a radioactive gas responsible for hundreds of Colorado cancer deaths each year. The colorless, odorless, tasteless gas enters homes through cracks in the floor or spaces around utility pipes, and accumulates unless properly vented. Long-term radon exposure is the leading cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers and the second leading cause of lung cancer in smokers.“Testing is easy. It’s the only way to know for certain if your health is at risk, and to make your home safe to prevent harm to you and your loved ones,” said Chrystine Kelley, Radon Program manager at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division. “One reason January is ideal for testing your home for radon is because short-term tests require closed windows and doors.” The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment provides coupons for reduced-cost radon test kits at www.coloradoradon.info. The website also lists contractors certified by the National Environmental Health Association to install systems to remove or mitigate radon. Colorado residents also can call the state’s Radon Hotline at 1-800-846-3986 or check with their local health department or county extension office for radon information.
Courtesy of the Teller County CSU Extension Office, Teller County Public Health has a limited number of free test kits available. Our regular hours are Monday thorugh Friday, 8am to 4:30pm. Call for availability at 687-6416.
FDA Advises Parents Be Aware Of Dosing Change In Infant Tylenol
FDA Advises Be Aware of Dosing Change In Infant Tylenol
DENVER, JAN, 5, 2012 – The state’s chief medical officer at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment today reminds all parents of young children to pay attention to the warning issued by the FDA regarding dosing changes of liquid acetaminophen marketed for infants.On Dec. 22, 2011, the FDA posted a drug safety communication titled Addition of another concentration of liquid acetaminophen marketed for infants. In the communication, the FDA informs the public that an additional concentration of liquid acetaminophen marketed for "infants" (160 mg/5 mL) now is available at local stores. Until now, liquid acetaminophen marketed for infants only was available in 80 mg/0.8 mL or 80 mg/mL concentrations. This change in the concentration will affect the amount of liquid given to an infant, and should be especially noted if someone is accustomed to using the 80 mg/0.8 mL or 80 mg/mL concentrations of liquid acetaminophen. In addition to this change in concentration, this product also may be packaged with an oral syringe instead of a dropper.
DENVER, Nov. 18, 2011— Safeway is recalling four of its “Safeway Farms” bagged salad mixes due to possible E.coli O157:H7 contamination. The recalled items have been pulled from store shelves, and no illnesses have been reported.
The recalled products were sold Nov. 7-16. The following products have been recalled. They should not be consumed but returned to the place of purchase for a refund.
Product name
Lot #
UPC Code
Safeway Farms Caesar Romaine, 10 ounce
IR501788
0-21130-98350-6
Safeway Farms Hearts of Romaine, 9 ounce
IR501789
0-21130-98358-2
Safeway Farms Supreme Caesar Complete Kit, 10 ounce
E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacteria that can cause bloody diarrhea, dehydration, and in the most severe cases, kidney failure. The very young, seniors and people with weakened immune systems are the most susceptible to foodborne illness.
Customers with questions about this recall may contact Safeway at 1-800-SAFEWAY.
Let's Talk Turkey-Safe Holiday Food Handling
Let's Talk Turkey-Safe Food Handling for the Holidays
The holidays will be here before we know it and foodborne illness is not a guest to have at your table. The USDA website offers tips on safe holiday cooking.
Taylor Farms Recalls Bagged Salads Due to Possible
Salmonella Contamination
DENVER— The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment today announced that Taylor Farms Retail Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of 3,265 cases of various salad blends due to possible contamination with Salmonella following a random test on a package of spinach by the state of Washington’s Department of Agriculture.
The following recalled products were distributed in Colorado to King Soopers and City Market stores and contain a “Best By” date of 10-18-11 on the packaging:
· Fresh Selections Hearts of Romaine 10-ounce bag, 0-11110-91044-8, TFRS277B07OOKR5L
There have been no reported illnesses to date. All stores are being notified to pull the products from their shelves. Consumers who may have purchased the product are advised not to eat the product and either throw it away or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
"Woodland Park School District would like to express its sincere gratitude for your generous sponsorship of the WPSD Bike and Hike. There were approximately 170 participants biking or hiking on Saturday, September 27. Those participants included students, parents, school staff and administrators, community members, and business leaders such as yourself. Please know that your generosity will be well spent on fitness, nutritional programs, and risk prevention programs for students in Woodland Park School District." Ann Cummings, Woodland Park School Health Coordinator
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Limited Number of Free Test Kits Available at Teller County Public Health
DENVER, JAN, 5, 2012 – The state’s chief medical officer at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment today reminds all parents of young children to pay attention to the warning issued by the FDA regarding dosing changes of liquid acetaminophen marketed for infants.
Let's Talk Turkey-Safe Food Handling for the Holidays
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