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Sofia Produce, LLC DBA Trufresh Recalls Fresh Cantaloupe Because of Possible Health Risk Due to Salmonella The Cantaloupes are packaged in cardboard containers bearing the “Malichita” Label. The 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.

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There is no safe blood level for lead in children, and exposure can cause lifelong health and behavioral conditions. Post Date: 10/25/2023 2:50 PM SOMERVILLE, NJ – The Somerset County Department of Health (SCDOH) recognizes October 22-28, as National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. SCDOH is committed to raising awareness about the danger of lead exposure and preventing its serious health effects, through educating residents on how to reduce exposure to lead and the importance of testing children for lead. “While the United States has made great strides in reducing residential and workplace environmental lead, it is still present in water that travels through old lead pipes, in lead-based paint on windows, baseboards, and walls, and in some consumer products and food from other countries,” said Somerset County Deputy Director Doug Singleterry, liaison to the Department of Health. “These lead hazards provide not just a current risk to our children but can cause lifelong behavioral and intellectual deficits and must be addressed as soon as possible.” There is no safe blood lead level for children, and every effort should be made to remove lead from their environment. Even low levels of lead in the blood can cause developmental delays, difficulty learning, and behavioral issues. Most children exposed to lead have no visible signs or symptoms. The best way to know if a child has been exposed to lead is to have their blood tested by your healthcare provider. The good news is that childhood lead poisoning is preventable. It is important to know where lead can be found throughout a child’s environment to identify potential lead and remove it immediately. Common sources of lead exposure include: Chipping or peeling paint in homes or buildings built before 1978; Water from lead pipes; Soil found near airports and industrial sources; Certain foods, cosmetics, and traditional medicines imported from other countries; Spices and/or metal cookware from outside the United States; Some consumer products (i.e., toys and jewelry) made outside the United States; Certain jobs and hobbies may result in parents or caregivers bringing lead into the home. Children younger than 6 years old are at a higher risk from exposure to lead because their bodies are still developing and rapidly growing. The most common source of lead exposure among young children is lead dust that they swallow after placing their lead-contaminated hands or other objects in their mouths. Lead can also pass from a parent to their unborn baby during pregnancy. If an adult has been exposed to lead over a long period of time or has had high levels in their blood in the past, the lead stored in their bones can be released into the blood during pregnancy. Parents and caregivers should take steps to prevent lead exposure before it occurs. Learn how to protect your family from lead exposure: Get the Facts: Learn about lead exposure sources and the hazards of lead. Get Your Child Tested: A blood test is the best way to determine exposure to lead. Talk with your health provider about testing your child. Get Your Home Tested: Minimize your risk of lead exposure by hiring a certified professional to test your home for lead if it was built before 1978. More information about childhood lead poisoning, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at https://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/default.htm, New Jersey Department of Health at https://www.nj.gov/health/childhoodlead/, or the Somerset County Department of Health at https://www.co.somerset.nj.us/government/public-health-safety/health-department/lead-poisoning Somerset County Department of Health (SCDOH) provides health education, nursing and environmental case management services for children who are identified as having elevated blood lead levels in our contracted municipalities in Somerset County. Click here for more information

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https://mchb.hrsa.gov/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline (English) https://mchb.hrsa.gov/linea-nacional-salud-mental-materna (Spanish) The Hotline (1-833-943-5746 (1-833-9-HELP4MOMS) is a free, confidential resource for pregnant women and new mothers in English and Spanish. The Hotline offers callers phone or text access to professional counselors, real-time support and information, response within a few minutes, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, resources, referrals, counselors who speak English and Spanish, and interpreter services in 60 languages.

https://www.zerotothree.org/sparks-video-series/ (English) https://www.sparksvideoseries.com (Spanish) The Sparks video series is a new set of 14 videos that spotlight what we might expect in birth-five child development mile-stones, along with strategies for addressing common parenting issues and health/safety considerations. Each video focuses on an age that might coincide with a check-up (e.g., 3-month visit, 15-month visit) and is organized by what a child might be doing at that age, discussion of important considerations (e.g., establishing routines), and suggestions for promoting learning and development. The series is set up for use by family members and professionals. For example, family members can enroll and receive the videos via text message and professionals can send families a link to watch.

Youth Consultation Services, in partnership with Rutgers NJ Medical School and Mom2Mom, is excited to announce their Detection-Connection-Intervention (DCI) Project. Through this project, children 18-36 months may be screened for autism spectrum disorder and if necessary, receive peer-to-peer support and service linkages from Mom2Mom. This program is open to all families and children do not need to have a diagnosis to receive evaluation and treatment. To refer you can email Institute@YCS.org, or call 973-393-5500 or 201-865-7450. This project is supported with funding from the New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Early Childhood Services.