West Central District Health Department

11/01/2026

⚠️ FOOD RECALL ALERT ⚠️

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall of Wise Wife Brand Ground Cinnamon due to testing that found lead levels above allowed limits.

Lead is a metal that can be harmful to your health. Children are especially at risk. Exposure to lead may not cause noticeable symptoms, but can have negative long-term effects, so it is important to avoid using recalled products.

Check your pantry for this product:
Brand: Wise Wife
Product: Ground Cinnamon
Size: 110 g (3.88 oz)
UPC: 0688474302754
Best Before Date: 4/25/2027
Container: Clear plastic bottle with a black screw-on lid

The product was distributed between September 8, 2025, and June 28, 2026.

What should you do if you have this cinnamon?
- Stop using it. Do not eat or cook with it.
- Throw it away or return it to the store where you purchased it for a full refund.

For more information and photos of the recalled product, visit the FDA website: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/slr-food-distribution-inc-recalls-wise-wife-brand-ground-cinnamon-due-elevated-lead-levels

Please share this information to help others check their pantries and avoid using it!

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from your friendly Public Health Ghost! We hope you have a safe and spooky Halloween!

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10/30/2026

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10/30/2026

Lead poisoning is preventable! 💪 Learn simple actions you can take to protect your loved ones against potential lead exposure.

Click here: https://www.epa.gov/lead/actions-reduce-potential-lead-exposure

Worried about lead in your child's toys? 🪀 Check out the Consumer Product Safety Commission's website to see recent recalls. Search "lead" to get started.

Click here for more information: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls

10/29/2026

💜 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. 💜

We stand together to raise awareness, support survivors, and remind our community that everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and valued. Domestic violence can affect anyone, and no one should have to face it alone.

We are proud to recognize Rdap for the important work they do to support individuals and families impacted by domestic violence. Thank you for the difference you make in our community! 💜

10/29/2026

Happy Lead Prevention Week!

We’re still celebrating our dedicated, amazing environmental team!

Thank you, Ivy, for your hard work and dedication to helping keep our homes and communities healthy! Your contributions to lead prevention help make a difference for local families, and we're grateful for all you do! 🏡

10/29/2026

Contact us if you have any questions or concerns about lead or lead testing! 308-696-1201

The West Central District Health Department and North Platte Public Library offered free lead screenings for household items and on-site blood tests.

10/29/2026

Was your home built before 1978? 🏠 Lead-based paint could be hiding inside. Be the hero—get your home tested and stop the villain before it harms your family. To test your home for lead, have a risk assessment or lead inspection done by West Central District Health Department.

Home test kits are not recommended to detect lead in paint, dust, or soil—instead, West Central District Health Department has certified lead professionals to find hazards. 👷 Keep kids safe from lead and be a hero for healthy homes. Call us for more information at (308) 696-1201.

About half of the homes in the United States built before 1978 have lead-based paint. 🏠 Stop the silent supervillain and get your home tested!

10/28/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Our team is wearing pink to show our support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and spread awareness about the importance of early detection, regular screenings, and breast health education.

This month, we stand with survivors, support those currently fighting breast cancer, and remember those we have lost.

Wondering how to get screened? Contact Great Plains Health or People's Health- Family Planning Program for more information about breast cancer screenings and available resources. Taking the first step toward early detection can make a difference!

💗 Wear pink. Raise awareness. Encourage early detection.

10/28/2026

Happy Lead Prevention Week!

We’re still recognizing our amazing Environmental Health team!

Thank you, Ethan, for your dedication to protecting our community from lead hazards. Your hard work helps make homes safer for local families, and we appreciate all you do! We appreciate everything you do! 💚