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January 31, 2011
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Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Kicks Off a New Wellness Program
Champaign, IL – The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) is getting ready to kick off a new wellness program focused on activity and healthy food choices for families. “Let’s Get It Started” is a new four-week program that educates families on how to plan, purchase, prepare, and enjoy healthier meals as well as develop active living plans together and set and monitor goals as a family.
During the program, participants will learn about Go, Slow and Whoa foods, label reading, portion control, and different types of physical fitness. One of the four classes will include a grocery store tour. In addition, CUPHD will be working with the U of I Extension who will be performing cooking demonstrations during each class and the families will be able to prepare and eat the food during class.
“The only way to really improve the health of our children is to improve the health of our families. Parents can be great role models, and taking a class on healthy eating and active living together is a great start,” said Jennifer Jackson, Health Educator at CUPHD.
CUPHD will register one adult and one child per family on a first come, first served basis and the cost of the four-week program is $20.00. This program is open to residents of Champaign and Urbana. Classes will be offered at the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District, 201 W. Kenyon Road in Champaign, on Tuesdays from 5:30 – 7:00 PM beginning February 8th.
For additional information or to register contact Jennifer Jackson at (217) 531-2912 or email
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Ian's Recalls Products Due To Risk Of Contamination By Listeria Bacteria
TO: Local Health Departments, Regional Offices of Illinois Department of Public Health, Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois Department of Veteran Affairs
FROM: Bill Beaty, Division Chief
DATE: January 25, 2011
SUBJECT: Ian's Recalls Products Due To Risk Of Contamination By Listeria Bacteria
The Illinois Department of Public Health received the following recall notice. It is being forwarded for information purposes only. There is no action required.
Media Contact: Laura Kuykendall, 1-800-543-6637,
The following two products with the specific use-by dates and UPC codes listed are being recalled because they may have been distributed to retailers nationwide and sold in the frozen foods section of the supermarket:
- 8-ounce boxes of Ian’s Wheat Free, Gluten Free Mac and No Cheese with a use-by date of 26Aug2011 and UPC code 7-49512-43670-8 (372 packages impacted)
- 8-ounce boxes of Ian’s Wheat Free, Gluten Free French Bread Pizza with a use-by date of 28Aug2011 and UPC code 7-49512-91572-2 (120 packages impacted)
A total of 492 individual boxes are potentially affected. Consumers who purchased the above products with the specific use-by dates and UPC codes listed are asked to return the products to the place of purchase to receive a full refund. Products that do not contain the specific use-by dates and UPC codes listed are not affected by the recall, and can be used by consumers. Consumers with questions can contact Ian’s at 1-800-543-6637 twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, or at
More information is available on the Ian’s website at www.iansnaturalfoods.com.
About Ian’s Ian’s offers an extensive line of great-tasting, better-for-you foods for families on-the-go. Ian’s creates and manufactures frozen entrees, fries, kids meals, breakfast foods, snacks and breadcrumbs. Ian’s also offers several food items designed with special dietary needs in mind. Today, Ian’s is based in Lawrence, Massachusetts and is a certified carbon neutral company through the Canadian GHG Challenge Registry.
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Barry Callebaut USA LLC Recalls Kroger Value Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
TO: Local Health Departments, Regional Offices of Illinois Department of Public Health, Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois Department of Veteran Affairs
FROM: Bill Beaty, Division Chief
DATE: January 13, 2011
SUBJECT: Barry Callebaut USA LLC Recalls Kroger Value Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
The Illinois Department of Public Health received the following recall notice. It is being forwarded for information purposes only. There is no action required.
Contact: Consumer: Barry Callebaut USA LLC, 1-866-678-5231
Technical: Doug Miscikowski, Director - Quality Assurance, 1-866-678-5231
Press: Ms. Laura Bergan, Marketing Manager, 1-866-678-5231
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 12, 2011 - Barry Callebaut USA LLC is conducting a voluntary recall on its product sold by Kroger Stores under the brand "Kroger Value Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips”, 12 oz., UPC Code is 11110–86603 as the product may contain undeclared milk protein.
The “Best By” date is found printed in black on the end of the back of the bag. The following “Best By” dates are affected by this voluntary recall: People with allergies or severe sensitivity to milk protein may be at risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. November 20, 2012, December 1, 2012, December 3, 2012, December 4, 2012.
The Kroger Value Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips subject to this recall were sold in Kroger-owned stores, including Kroger; Dillon’s and Gerbes stores in Kansas and Missouri; Baker’s stores in Nebraska; Jay C, Hilander, Owen’s, Pay Less and Scott’s stores in Illinois and Indiana; Fred Meyer, Fry’s, King Soopers, Smith’s, City Market, Foods Co., and Food 4 Less stores in California, Nevada, Nebraska, Illinois and Indiana (Chicago area).
This recall was necessary after a consumer complaint was received and it was determined that the packages of Kroger Value Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips may contain undeclared milk protein. The package ingredient label does not identify that the product may contain milk protein.
Consumers who have purchased Kroger Value Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips with the above indicated code dates may return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with any questions may contact Barry Callebaut USA LLC at 1-866-678-5231. (9am - 7pm Eastern).
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