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Executive Director announces departure, Board of Public Health appoints interim
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (252+ words) Xavier Crockett will step down as Executive Director of Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) on December 31, 2025 due to personal matters. "I would like to thank Xavier for what he has done at Mesa County Public Health. We are grateful for…...
Mesa County advances wastewater solution for the Mack community
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (314+ words) Mesa County is moving forward with plans to modernize the wastewater system serving the Mack community, focusing on a more affordable and sustainable treatment approach. On March 3, commissioners approved a $175,000 change order to continue engineering work on the Mack Wastewater…...
WIC helps bridge nutrition gap in Mesa County
1+ week, 2+ day ago (214+ words) In honor of National Nutrition Month, Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) is highlighting the important role nutrition plays in overall health. Our Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, or WIC, helps families access the foods they need to…...
Food Safety Alert: Cottage cheese recalled due to health risk
2+ week, 11+ hour ago (166+ words) Saputo Cheese USA is recalling certain Great Value cottage cheese products. The products are being recalled due to the possibility of liquid dairy ingredients not being fully pasteurized. The products were distributed to Walmart stores nationwide and may have been…...
Food Safety Alert: Fruit puree recalled due to health risk
3+ week, 2+ day ago (175+ words) Initiative Foods announced Tippy Toes brand Apple Pear Banana Fruit puree is involved in a national recall. The products are being recalled due to elevated levels of patulin, a substance produced by molds that grow in fruits. The products were…...
Food Safety Alert: Oysters recalled due to norovirus concerns
1+ mon, 17+ hour ago (167+ words) Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) has been made aware of a recall involving oysters harvested by Stellar Bay Shellfish. The products are being recalled due to a potential contamination of norovirus. The products were purchased by restaurants and food retailers…...
Schedule shift for Grand Valley Connects at Central and Clifton Libraries
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (205+ words) Resource navigators with Grand Valley Connects are adjusting their in-person availability at Mesa County Libraries to meet community needs. While many community members connect with our team by phone or through the website, walk-in services at centralized locations are especially…...
Food Safety Alert: Chia seeds recalled due to Salmonella concerns
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (162+ words) Certain Navitas Organics Chia Seeds are involved in a national recall. The products are being recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination. The products are sold online nationwide and may have been sold in Mesa County. To date, no illnesses have…...
Food Safety Alert: Sea Moss Gel recalled due to health concerns
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (183+ words) Diva Fam announced Sea Moss Gel Superfood products are involved in a national recall. There is concern the products are not manufactured in accordance with regulatory requirements, which could lead to botulism contamination. The products are sold online nationwide and…...
E. coli outbreak investigation underway, several cases
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (178+ words) What is Mesa County Public Health doing "We have local experts on hand with an efficient system in place to handle these situations. This helps with the speed of investigations to help prevent additional people from becoming sick," said Erin…...