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  • Kraft Heinz Company recalls variety of Kraft Singles products

    The Kraft Heinz Company is voluntarily recalling select code dates and manufacturing codes of Kraft Singles individually-wrapped slices due to the possibility that a thin strip of the individual packaging film may remain adhered to the slice after the wrapper has been removed. If the film sticks to

  • Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease

    Hand, foot, and mouth disease is very common a viral illness that typically affects children younger than five years old; however, adults can be infected by this illness as well, such as those in basic training or technical training. HFMD is spread from person to person through nose and throat

  • Cyclospora

    Nearly 15,000 cases of Cyclospora infections occur each year in the U.S.  Recently there has been an outbreak of Cyclospora in the Dallas area caused by cilantro that was imported from Mexico.Cyclospora cayetanensis is a very small parasite that causes an intestinal infection called cyclosporiasis. 

  • Boil Water Notice for Bldgs 1360, 1362, 691, 692, 693, 791, 792, and 793

    Boil Water Notice for Sheppard AFB, Potable Water System (PWS) ID 2430007, Wichita Falls, Texas1.  In accordance with the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Sheppard AFB is issuing a boil water notice for the employees and patrons of buildings 1360, 1362, 691, 692, 693, 791, 792, and

  • Summertime heat

    Can you keep your cool even when the weather isn't?  Don't sweat it.  Sweating in the heat actually helps to cool your body down. However, when the humidity is high, sweat will not quickly evaporate and it keeps your body from releasing heat.  The rate of release will depend on certain factors such

  • Aspen Foods recalls chicken products due to salmonella contamination

    The 82d AMDS Public Health flight was notified of Aspen Foods recalling approximately 1,978,680 pounds of frozen, raw, stuffed and breaded chicken product that may be contaminated with Salmonella.The chicken product was produced between 15 April 2015 and 10 July 2015 with "best if used by" dates

  • Recall of frozen product Italian blend and Italian beans

    The J.R. Simplot Co. North American Food Group is conducting a voluntary Class II recall of the IQF products identified in the table below due to notification from one of our Suppliers indicating the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and

  • Recall for Vic’s Original Popcorn due to undeclared allergen

    Barrel O' Fun Snack Foods Co. of Perham, MN is recalling one specific lot of Vic's Original White Popcorn 1-1/8oz size bags (UPC 0-46555-00062-1) as it may contain an undeclared milk allergen. People with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic

  • West Nile Virus update

    The Texas Department of State Health Services laboratory has confirmed a pool of mosquitoes from Wichita Falls has tested positive for West Nile Virus.  It is essential for Team Sheppard to be properly informed about this illness and that everyone understands the precautions necessary to prevent