ServSafe Manger's Class will be offered on July 7th, 2011.  Please visit www.plattecountyhealthdept.com for details and registration.

Doctor's CarbRite Diet Issues Allergy Alert on Certain Chocolate Brownie Flavored Bars


Contact: (732) 545-3130

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - April 21, 2011 - Doctor’s CarbRite Diet of New Brunswick, NJ is voluntarily recalling all lots of the 2 oz. Chocolate Brownie Doctor’s CarbRite Diet Bar that are missing the allergen statement, “Allergy Alert: Made on equipment that also processes soy, milk, egg, peanuts and tree nuts”, due to possible peanut allergen cross-contamination. This allergy statement would be found at the end of the Ingredients list. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to a specific type of allergen (e.g., peanuts, tree nuts {chestnuts, brazil nuts, walnuts, hazelnuts, pecans, pine nuts, cashews}, eggs, and sulfites) run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

The recalled lots of the Chocolate Brownie Doctor’s CarbRite Diet Bar extend to all fifty states and the bar was offered through a variety of distribution channels including health food stores, gyms, and internet-based e-commerce sites.

This recall affects only the Chocolate Brownie flavor for Doctor’s CarbRite Diet Bars, those marked with the UPC # 0 39442 08112 4.

Chocolate Brownie Doctor’s CarbRite Diet Bars have been produced for over 10 years for sale without any serious adverse events or allergic reactions reported in the United States.

The recall was initiated after it was discovered that the certain Chocolate Brownie flavored bars were distributed in packaging that omitted the appropriate allergen warnings: “Allergy Alert: Made on equipment that also processes soy, milk, egg, peanuts and tree nuts.” Examination of current lots of Chocolate Brownie revealed that the correct allergen warnings do appear.

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.

Consumers who purchased any one of the affected lot numbers in question are asked to return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or credit. Consumers with questions may contact Doctor’s CarbRite Diet directly at (732) 545-3130, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time.

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May be contaminated with Salmonella.

The Platte County Health Department can provide education and resources, free to Platte County Child Care Centers/In Home Providers/Caregivers/Parents of children up to the age of 5. Participants will receive informational packets, an in-home or child care facility assessment along with home/center environmental action plans and asthma materials (AeroChambers, Nebulizer Tubing/Masks).

Participants will learn more about:

Signs and symptoms of asthma

What makes asthma worse

Reducing indoor asthma triggers

Using asthma medicines

Helping your child control asthma

Asthma Grant


Clay County Child Care Centers/Home Providers/Families (outside of KC city-limits) may contact Regina, Clay County Public Health Center at 816-595-4240 to set up an appointment for services available in Clay County.

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Waitress gets more than 7 years for tainted Mi Ranchito salsa

KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- A former waitress at a Kansas Mexican food restaurant has been sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison for poisoning salsa.




Yini De La Torre pleaded guilty last year to twice adding a toxic pesticide to salsa at Mi Ranchito restaurant in Lenexa. She was sentenced Tuesday to 87 months in prison.

The 20-year-old says her husband told her to do it and threatened to hurt her if she spoke with investigators.

The first incident happened Aug. 11, 2009, when 12 diners got became ill after eating lunch. The second incident was Aug. 30, 2009, when 36 patrons became ill at dinner.

Federal prosecutors say sales at the six Mi Ranchito restaurants dropped by $250,000 in the two months after the poisoning.

Boil Water Advisory

Please be advised:  All customers with in the City Limits of Platte Woods North of 72nd Street on the East and West sides of I-29 and with in the City Limits of Lake Waukomis are under a Boil water Advisory due to a water main break.