4 days ago

Flu (and COVID and RSV) season is upon us, but never fear. Our state partners from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and NextGen Diagnostic Services will be with us today in Marshfield for quad swab illness testing. One swab of the nose tests for RSV, COVID-19, and Influenza A & B.Drive-thru testing will be offered in the Webster County Health Unit parking lot from 8:00 to 4:00. There is no cost, but pre-registration at dynd.gettested.me is encouraged.Inside, we offer a full range of child and adult vaccines, including COVID-19 vaccine for ages 6 months and up. If your kiddos or grandparents are not up to date on their vaccines, we're here to help. We also have no-cost take home COVID-19 test kits, just ask for some at our front counter.The Health Unit is located at 233 E. Washington in Marshfield and our phone number is 417-859-2532. ... See MoreSee Less

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6 days ago

*** IMPORTANT RECALL NOTICE ***As a precautionary measure, Seneca Foods Corporation is announcing a voluntary recall of mislabeled Hy-Vee Turkey gravy in glass jars that actually contains beef gravy. This product could potentially contain a soy allergen which is not declared on the label. Seneca is now retrieving improperly labeled Hy-Vee Turkey Gravy from its distribution system. This recall only affects Hy-Vee Turkey Gravy product sold by Hy-Vee. No other retailers are affected. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.Seneca is not aware of any reports of consumer illness related to this product.The recall extends to the following labels and package sizes ONLY:Hy-Vee Turkey Gravy (12 oz glass jars)UPC: 75450-03608- Individual Lot Code On Lid:A3CG162M A3CG192MPlease note this recall impacts less than 1% of this particular product sold in Hy-Vee stores. Consumers with this product should return it for a full refund to the retail outlet where it was purchased. Consumers who want more information may call Seneca Foods Consumer Affairs at 1-800-872-1110. ... See MoreSee Less

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Webster County Health Unit

7 days ago

Public Health is on the road again, and this morning, you'll find us in Niangua. Stop by to visit our health educator and nurse for all of your public health needs. They'll be next to city hall from 8:30-10:30 and then heading over to the Senior Housing complex until noon. ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

UPDATE - The new total is $4,600!!!And just like that, another great Gobble Wobble is in the record books. We had a couple of runners from Michigan join us, so we're now the Nationally Famous Gobble Wobble!The first place prize for this year's event went to 17 year old Zach Mitchell of Marshfield with a time of 18:27. Coming in second was 16 year old Samson Stalker of Marshfield, followed by 15 year old Cole Brown, both also of Marshfield.This year's grand prize goes to YOU, Webster County. Because of your generosity, we were able to raise $4,200 for the Safe Harbor Victim Assistance center. Many thanks to our team at the Webster County Health Unit, headed up by event coordinator Lisa Tindall, the crew from Marshfield Fire Protection District, and above all else, thank you all for your support! ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

******* RECALL NOTICE *******SOFIA PRODUCE, LLC, of Nogales, Arizona which does business under the name “Trufresh” (“Trufresh”) has expanded its recall of all sizes of fresh cantaloupes packaged in cardboard containers labeled with the “Malichita” label, and also labeled with the “Rudy” label to include all cantaloupes sold between the dates of October 10, 2023 and November 3, 2023, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.The cantaloupes were distributed directly to the following States in the United States: Arizona, California. Connecticut, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Utah, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Texas, Florida and Canada. The cantaloupes would have reached consumers through retail produce markets which may be located in states other than those listed above.Trufresh has been advised that there are 97 illnesses reported to date that have been associated with this strain of Salmonella.The Malichita brand cantaloupes are packaged in cardboard containers bearing the “Malichita” label (picture attached). The Malichita brand cantaloupes also have an individual PLU sticker placed upon each cantaloupe in the form of the attached picture. As shown in the picture, the PLU sticker has a top half which is white which has the word “Malichita” written in script in black letters. The bottom of the PLU sticker is black and has the number “4050” prominently displayed in white letters together with the words “Product of Mexico/produit du Mexique”. This label will identify individual Malichita cantaloupes purchased by consumers.The Rudy brand cantaloupes are packaged in cardboard containers bearing the “Rudy” label (picture attached). The Rudy brand cantaloupes also have an individual PLU sticker placed upon each cantaloupe in the form of the attached picture. As shown in the picture, the PLU sticker 4050 This label will identify individual Rudy cantaloupes purchased by consumers.Trufresh began this recall after the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) determined that Malichita cantaloupes have possible Salmonella contamination. The CFIA’s original recall was for possible Salmonella contamination of cantaloupes packaged with the same Malichita label and the same PLU sold to Fruits et Légumes Gaétan Bono. Trufresh is expanding the recall to encompass all cantaloupes under the Malichita brand and also the Rudy brand as a precautionary step.Consumers should take the following actions:Check to see if you have recalled productsDo not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled productsRecalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchasedConsumers who are unsure if they have purchased the recalled product are advised to contact their retailer.If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare providerInformation for Buyers:Consumers who have purchased the recalled products may obtain additional information by contacting Rafael Roiz, Tru Fresh’s representative Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time at (520) 394-7370. ... See MoreSee Less

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Welcome to the Webster County Health Unit

The Health Unit Board of Trustees meets monthly, on the last Monday of each month at 3:30. The Board meets at the Health Unit (233 E. Washington in Marshfield), and meetings are open to the public. Time is made available at every meeting for members of the public to address the board.