Peoria County EH

Peoria County EH We are responsible for Environmental Health Programs for the Peoria City/County Health Department Governmental Agency of Peoria County Government

Older adults are more vulnerable to foodborne illnesses, so safe food habits matter even more at their table. Simple thi...
09/21/2026

Older adults are more vulnerable to foodborne illnesses, so safe food habits matter even more at their table. Simple things like washing your hands for 20 seconds with soap and water and
safe food temps go a long way.

Young kids are more likely to get really sick from food poisoning because their immune systems are still developing. Tak...
09/16/2026

Young kids are more likely to get really sick from food poisoning because their immune systems are still developing. Take extra care with handwashing and safe temps at the small
tables too!

Packing a picnic? Whether you eat at a table, on a blanket, or a towel at the beach, keep cold foods at 40℉ or below wit...
09/14/2026

Packing a picnic? Whether you eat at a table, on a blanket, or a towel at the beach, keep cold foods at 40℉ or below with a fully packed cooler and ice packs and don’t let anything sit out
past 2 hours (1 hour if it’s 90℉ or hotter).

Make sure to rinse your fresh fruits and vegetables under running water to remove dirt and reduce germs that might be th...
09/09/2026

Make sure to rinse your fresh fruits and vegetables under running water to remove dirt and reduce germs that might be there before they reach your table.

Before you eat, take 10 seconds to wipe down your eating surface, whether that’s a kitchen table, a break room counter, ...
09/07/2026

Before you eat, take 10 seconds to wipe down your eating surface, whether that’s a kitchen table, a break room counter, or a desk. A clean surface is part of a safe table!

Food safety doesn’t stop at your table! Seal and refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and eat them within 3-4 days to ke...
09/04/2026

Food safety doesn’t stop at your table! Seal and refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and eat them within 3-4 days to keep bacteria out and reduce your chance of getting sick.

September is National Food Safety Education Month! Every year in the United States, 48 million people fall ill from cont...
09/02/2026

September is National Food Safety Education Month! Every year in the United States, 48 million people fall ill from contaminated food. This month you can take an active role in preventing foodborne illness, also known as "food poisoning," by focusing on safe food handling whether eating at home, school, or work.

🥬 Cyclospora update: How do I know if my lettuce has been recalled? On July 17, 2026, Taylor Farms voluntarily recalled ...
07/21/2026

🥬 Cyclospora update: How do I know if my lettuce has been recalled?

On July 17, 2026, Taylor Farms voluntarily recalled all iceberg lettuce sourced from Central Mexico from the U.S. market, due to the potential for Cyclospora contamination.

A complete list of affected products, lot codes, and use-by-dates are available on the Taylor Farms, CDC, and FDA official pages.
Products include those sold as/to Cross Valley Farms (US Foods), Jack in the Box, Markon (First Crop), Marketside (Walmart), Peak Fresh Produce (PFG), Subway, Sysco, and Taylor Farms.

Affected products have Best if Used By dates between 7/16/2026 and 8/3/2026.

Customers who have purchased the recalled iceberg lettuce should discard it immediately and not consume it.

View the full recall list at https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/taylor-fresh-foods-recalls-iceberg-lettuce-central-mexico-because-possible-health-risk -announcement

Hey, Peoria County! We know you've got a lot of questions and concerns about cyclosporiasis, so let's break it down. Mak...
07/17/2026

Hey, Peoria County! We know you've got a lot of questions and concerns about cyclosporiasis, so let's break it down. Make sure to tell a friend, too.

🧐 ONE source of the outbreak has been identified so far. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Food and Drug Administration are continuing to investigate additional sources and determine where else the imported, contaminated produce may have been shipped.

🧐 Peoria County HAS NOT seen an unusual spike in intestinal illnesses recently.

🧐 Consider temporarily avoiding the foods commonly associated with previous Cyclospora outbreaks, including bagged lettuce and salad mixes, fresh cilantro, fresh basil, raspberries, snow peas, and green onions until all sources are confirmed.

🧐 Cooking produce to 158 degrees Fahrenheit is the ONLY reliable way to kill Cyclospora. Please do not try using chlorine (bleach)!

🧐 You don't need to cut fruit and veggies out of your diet to stay safe. Just try to avoid the produce that's at a higher risk of being contaminated, or make safe swaps like purchasing commercially frozen or canned products.

🧐 You don't even need to cut lettuce out of your diet. While bagged lettuce and salad kits aren't recommended, you can purchase whole heads of lettuce, remove the outer layers, and rinse well before eating. Also, SHOP LOCAL.

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2116 North Sheridan Road
Peoria, IL
61604

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