Randolph County Family & Consumer Sciences

08/17/2026

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07/17/2026

If you have a food business navigating the Cyclospora outbreak, the Safe Plates team at N.C. State University has put together a helpful factsheet (see images for English & Spanish versions).

Learn more at: www.cdc.gov/cyclosporiasis/

07/17/2026

07/17/2026

07/14/2026

Help prevent the spread of Cyclospora! 🦠🧼🫧 Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, also known as Cyclospora. People can become infected by consuming food or water that contains the parasite.

Help prevent Cyclosporiasis with these tips for handling fruit and vegetables:
💠 Wash hands with soap and water before and after handling raw fruits & veggies
💠 Gently rub fruits & veggies under running water before eating, cutting, or cooking
💠 Scrub firm fruits & veggies with a clean produce brush under running water
💠 Fruits & veggies labeled “prewashed” don’t need to be washed again at home
💠 Cut away damaged or bruised areas on fruits & veggies before eating or prepping
💠Refrigerate cut, peeled, or cooked fruits & veggies within two hours

Learn more at: www.cdc.gov/cyclosporiasis/

07/02/2026

A child's body temperature rises 3-5x faster than that of an adult. Over 1,000 children have died of heatstroke after being left in a hot vehicle over the last 25 years. (Find this data at Heat.gov and the NHTSA website below.)

With record high temperatures heading into this weekend, please remember to take precautions for your health. Do not leave children unattended in vehicles.

2025: 31 children died of heatstroke in vehicles

2018-2019: 53 children died each year

Make it a habit to check your vehicle (including the back seat) before locking doors and walking away. Place your purse or other personal items in the back seat as a reminder to look before you lock!

Take the steps needed to protect your family's health during heat waves. See the resources below for more info.

Signs & Precautions for heat related illness: https://heat.gov/heat-safety/

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)'s Stop. Look. Lock. page: https://www.nhtsa.gov/campaign/heatstroke

06/12/2026

Not sure where your money is going? Join us for a fun, interactive session where you’ll learn practical tips to manage your money and build financial confidence.

Register at: go.ncsu.edu/money-skills

If you'd like to read more about different budgeting strategies, see this article from Penn State: https://srfs.upenn.edu/financial-wellness/browse-topics/budgeting/popular-budgeting-strategies

06/11/2026

As the days heat up, it's important to stay hydrated and take proper health precautions. The link below shares the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, tips, resources, and more.

During extremely hot and humid weather, your body's ability to cool itself is challenged. When the body heats too rapidly to cool itself properly, or when too much fluid or salt is lost through dehydration or sweating, body temperatures rise and you or someone you care about may experience a heat-r...