[10 Nov 08] :: Offices closed for Veterans Day November 11th

No food handler classes will be held.

[15 Oct 08] :: FREE TRASH DAY - OCTOBER 25, 2008

Aransas County will hold a “Free Trash Day” on the 500 block of S. Doughty St. on October 25, 2008 from 8AM through 2PM. This event will be open to all residents (private citizens only – no commercial operations) of Aransas County. Residents may drop off household garbage, trash, rubbish, tires, paint, appliances without freon (i. e. washers, dryers) and batteries free of charge. The following items will not be accepted brush, refrigeration units, closed cylinders, or hazardous materials (i.e. freon, propane).

[15 Oct 08] :: Don’t Wait for Cold Weather to Get Flu Shot

Texas Department of State Health Services NEWS RELEASE October 15, 2008 Don’t Wait for Cold Weather to Get Flu Shot Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) officials are encouraging everyone 6 months and older to get a flu shot now. “Don’t wait for cold weather to get your flu shot,” said Dr. David Lakey, DSHS Commissioner. “A flu shot before the holiday travel season begins is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family from flu and its complications and to reduce the spread of the virus.” [...continue]

[13 Oct 08] :: FDA NEWS RELEASE - Melamine Contamination

FDA Detects Melamine Contamination in Flavored Drink The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has increased inspections and product testing efforts in response to the melamine contamination problem which originated in Chinese dairy products. As a result of the FDA’s on-going testing program, the agency has detected melamine contamination in Blue Cat Flavor Drinks. The distributor of the product, Tristar Food Wholesale Co. Inc., initiated a recall of several flavors of Blue Cat Flavor Drink, based on the FDA’s findings. The FDA advises the public not to consume this product [...continue]

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