Franklin-Williamson Bi-County Health Department

02/13/2026

We are closed on Monday, February 16th for Presidents day.

02/11/2026

We are closed on Thursday, February 12th for Lincoln's Birthday.

02/02/2026

A list of items recalled due to LEAD

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/ww-industrial-group-recalls-pear-slices-juice-due-elevated-levels-lead-and-cadmium

https://www.fda.gov/food/alerts-advisories-safety-information/more-ground-cinnamon-products-added-fda-public-health-alert-due-presence-elevated-levels-lead?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

https://www.fda.gov/food/alerts-advisories-safety-information/fda-issues-warning-about-imported-cookware-may-leach-lead-august-2025?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/sprout-organics-voluntarily-recalls-one-lot-sweet-potato-apple-and-spinach-due-possible-health-risk?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Retailers should not sell and consumers should not use certain cookware because of their potential to leach lead into food when cooking.

01/28/2026

Target has issued a voluntary recall of a Good & Gather baby food product due to an “elevated level of lead.”
The recalled product is “Good & Gather Baby Pea, Zucchini, Kale & Thyme Vegetable Puree Net Wt 4 oz. (113g). 6+ months,” according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). The nationwide recall for 25,600 units of product, which began March 12, is “Class II.”
Click here to learn more:

Lead exposure can cause developmental and behavior problems in children.

01/28/2026

The FDA announced that New York Wholesale group is recalling several types of herbal powders, because they can be contaminated with lead and arsenic. The products included are:
• Zaarah Herbals Rasayan Churan
• Zaarah Herbals Gurmar Powder
• Zaarah Herbals Vasaka Powder
• Zaarah Herbals Bhringraj Powder
These products were distributed to retailers located in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and California between 12/20/2024 and 01/07/2025.
We encourage you to share this information with your colleagues and partners.

New York Wholesale Group of Hicksville, NY is recalling Zaarah Herbals Rasayan Churan, Zaarah Herbals Gurmar Powder, Zaarah Herbals Vasaka Powder, and Zaarah Herbals Bhringraj Powder to the consumer/user level because it has the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead and arsenic.

01/27/2026

We will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27th.

01/25/2026

We are closed on Monday, January 26th due to weather.

01/20/2026

01/15/2026

We are closed on Monday, January 19 in observance of MLK Day.

01/13/2026

We would like to inform you of the recall of Klong Kone Shrimp Paste in one-pound and two-pound packages. These products are being recalled because they could be contaminated with lead. More information about this recall, including specific items being recalled, is available on the FDA’s website: Gusto Group Inc. Recalls Shrimp Paste (Klong Kone) ‘'454 G. (1 LBS)’ and ‘910 G. (2 LBS)’ because of Possible Health Risk | FDA.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/gusto-group-inc-recalls-shrimp-paste-klong-kone-454-g-1-lbs-and-910-g-2-lbs-because-possible-Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)

Gusto Group Inc. of Paterson, NJ is recalling [Klong Kone] Shrimp Paste (Klong Kone) '454 G. (1 LBS)' and ‘910 G. (2 LBS)’ because it has the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead. Short term exposures to very low levels of lead may not elicit any symptoms. It is possible tha...

01/07/2026

This week’s respiratory illness update⚠️

We've moved from moderate to high this week in Illinois, with flu and COVID-19 levels continuing to rise.

It's even more important now to protect yourself and your loved ones by:
➡️ Washing your hands often
➡️ Covering coughs and sneezes
➡️ Staying home if you're sick
➡️ Considering wearing a mask - especially in crowded indoor spaces
➡️ Getting your annual flu and COVID-19 shots

📊 See the full picture on our Seasonal Respiratory Illness Dashboard: https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/respiratory-disease/surveillance/respiratory-disease-report.html
📰Find more information: https://dph.illinois.gov/resource-center/news/2026/january/release-20260105.html