Jersey County Health Department

11/27/2025

Our office will be closed on Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th for the Thanksgiving holiday.
We will reopen on Monday, December 1st.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday weekend! 🦃🍁

11/27/2025

🦃 The best part of a holiday meal? The leftovers!

Make sure to store them safely:

✅ Refrigerate perishable food within 2 hours of serving.
✅ Use shallow containers so food cools quickly.
✅ Eat leftovers within 3–4 days or freeze for later.
🔥 Reheat leftovers to an internal temperature of 165°F before eating.
❗ When in doubt—throw it out!

11/26/2025

🍗 Cook It Right — Use a Food Thermometer! 🌡️
You can’t always tell if food is safely cooked just by looking at it.
A food thermometer is the only way to make sure your meal reaches a safe internal temperature!

💡 Why use a thermometer?
✔ Prevent foodborne illness
✔ Make sure food is fully cooked
✔ Keep your family safe this holiday season

Safe Internal Temperatures:

Poultry (whole or ground): 165°F
Ground meats (beef, pork, turkey): 160°F
Beef, pork, veal, lamb (steaks, roasts, chops): 145°F + 3 mins rest
Leftovers & casseroles: 165°F

👉 Use a thermometer every time you cook!
Keeping food safe is the best ingredient in any recipe. 🧡

11/19/2025

🎄Join Us in Helping Our Community This Holiday Season🎄

We are collecting non-perishable food items in our front lobby donation barrel to support the Salvation Army Food Pantry — starting today through December.

✨ BONUS: Every item you donate = 1 entry into our drawing for a JCBA gift card!

📅 Donation Hours:
Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
📍 Drop-off Location: 1307 State Hwy 109, Jerseyville

Thank you in advance for your kindness and support this holiday season. ❤️

11/14/2025

📋 Curious about the latest food inspection results? We just added the August Inspections to the website.
Follow the link below:

food safety program The Jersey County Health Department’s role in food safety is to carry out a community-wide program to promote health and prevent disease through education, training and regulation. To file a complaint, please call 618-498-9565 ext. 321 or send an email to complaint@jerseycount...

11/11/2025

🇺🇸 Happy Veterans Day! 🇺🇸
Today we honor and thank all the brave men and women who have served our country. Your courage, dedication, and sacrifice protect the freedoms we enjoy every day. We are truly grateful for your service. ❤️🤍💙

11/04/2025

Our Jersey County ROSC council has been hard at work. Here is a good and simple explanation of what they are doing for our community

A simple explanation of what a ROSC council is doing in the community.

10/31/2025

🎃Happy Halloween from the Jersey County Health Department!

Before you head out for a night of trick-or-treating fun, here are a few safety tips to help keep everyone safe:

🕯️ Costume Safety

-Choose bright or reflective costumes so kids can be seen in the dark.
-Make sure costumes fit properly to prevent trips and falls.
-Use face paint instead of masks for better visibility.

🚸 Trick-or-Treating Tips

-Always walk on sidewalks and cross at corners or crosswalks.
-Kids should travel in groups with a trusted adult.
-Carry a flashlight or glow sticks to stay visible.

🍬 Candy Check

-Only accept treats that are sealed and packaged.
-Inspect all candy before eating.
-Avoid homemade treats from strangers.

🚗 Drivers – Be Alert!

-Drive slowly through neighborhoods.
-Watch for children walking on roads and driveways.

🎃🦇🕸️Have a spooktacular and safe Halloween! 🎃🦇🕸️

10/29/2025

The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is committed to transparency and to keeping Illinois families informed as the federal shutdown continues.

Despite the lack of a federal budget or continuing resolution, Illinois Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is funded to operate throughout November.

Participants should continue to come to WIC appointments, shop and redeem benefits as usual.

10/29/2025

Safe Sleep Matters! In 2024, 126 infants in Illinois under the age of 1 died as a result of being put to sleep unsafely. Remember the . Infants should be placed to sleep ALONE, on their BACKS and in a safe CRIB. Every nap. Every night. Every time.

10/28/2025

🚫 Why Bare-Hand Contact Is Not Allowed:
Even if your hands look clean, they can still carry germs like:
1. Norovirus 2. Hepatitis A 3. Staphylococcus aureus 4. E. coli

These can transfer easily from your skin to food — especially RTE foods (like sandwiches, salads, fruit, or bakery items) that won’t be cooked again to kill bacteria.

So when you are advertising your delicious food like your sandwiches, ice cream cones, baked goods etc. on social media, make sure your staff is following safe handling techniques by using gloves, utensils, or deli tissue.