Kentucky Health Officials Confirm Measles Outbreak, Highest Number of Cases in 35 Years
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 18, 2026) – Kentucky health officials have confirmed an ongoing measles outbreak in Kentucky and announced that the state has had more confirmed cases of measles in 2026 than in any year since 1991. Team Kentucky is reminding everyone that the best way to protect against measles is through the safe and effective vaccine. “This is the largest measles outbreak […]
June LCDHD Employee Excellence Award
The winner of the June LCDHD Employee Excellence Award is Janson Hoskins! Janson is a health educator and is based at the District Office. He was nominated for his quality of work, customer service, teamwork, and leadership. Janson’s nomination states he always goes the extra mile to help his health education teammates, even while dealing […]
April LCDHD Employee Excellence Award
The winner of the April LCDHD Employee Excellence Award is Dustin Smith! Dustin is an IT specialist and is based at the District Office. He was nominated for his quality of work, customer service, teamwork, and innovation. Dustin not only helped clinic staff when the postal meters encountered issues with not being able to load […]
February LCDHD Employee Excellence Award
The winner of the February LCDHD Employee Excellence Award is Jonathan Gosser! Jonathan is in the maintenance department and is based in Russell County. He was nominated for his quality of work, leadership, and teamwork. On Christmas Eve, he jumped into action when he learned of a water leak at the Green County office. He […]
Infant Formula Recalled due to Possible Health Risk
Nara Organics is voluntarily recalling all lots of Nara Organics Powdered Infant Formula currently on the market out of an abundance of caution due to the potential risk of Clostridium botulinum contamination. Infant botulism is a rare but potentially fatal illness that presents a serious threat to the health of infants which occurs when Clostridium […]
Tri-Union Seafoods Identifies Additional Quantities of Recalled Genova® Tuna at Limited Retailers Due to Inadvertent Distribution of Previously Recalled Product
Tri-Union Seafoods is cautioning consumers that a third-party distributor inadvertently released quarantined product that was associated to a February 2025 recall. The initial voluntary recall was conducted following notification from our supplier that the “easy open” pull tab can lid on limited products had a manufacturing defect that may compromise the integrity of the product […]
Spring & Mulberry Expands Voluntary Recall of Select Chocolate Bars Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination
Spring & Mulberry is updating their press release previously issued on January 12, 2026, to expand their voluntary recall beyond Mint Leaf to include additional flavors (see table below), due to possible contamination with Salmonella. Salmonella is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly individuals, and others with […]
December LCDHD Employee Excellence Award
It is our pleasure to announce the recipient of the December LCDHD Employee Excellence Award. The award goes to… Jasmine Hall Preat! Jasmine is a clinic nurse at the Pulaski County Health Department. She was nominated for her quality of work and teamwork. She successfully managed a large rabies exposure case involving 19 individuals across […]
Diva Fam Inc. Announces Voluntary Recall Of Sea Moss Gel Superfood Products Due to Possible Health Risk
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 9, 2026 – Diva Fam Inc. (“Diva Fam” or the “Company”) today (January 9, 2026) announced a voluntary recall of all lots and flavors of Sea Moss Gel Superfood due to lack of required regulatory authorization and temperature monitoring records for pH-controlled food products. PH-controlled food products that are not manufactured in […]
So Delicious Dairy Free® Salted Caramel Cluster Frozen Dessert Pints Voluntarily Recalled by Danone U.S. Due to Potential Presence of Foreign Material
Danone U.S. is voluntarily recalling its So Delicious Dairy Free® Salted Caramel Cluster Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert pints with multiple best-by expiration dates before 08 Aug 2027 at retail stores nationwide due to the potential presence of foreign materials, such as small stones and other hard objects, within the cashew inclusions. This issue and recall is […]