RECALLS

Recalls often occur as a result of safety concerns over a manufacturing defect in a product that may harm its user.

Follow the links below to learn more about recent recalls in each category:

SAFELY DISPOSING UNWANTED and OLD PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS

There are several drop off locations in Polk County and the surrounding areas to get rid of these unwanted/old medications. Please see attachment below for drop off locations.

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HEALTH ALERTS

Del Monte Vegetable Trays Pose Potential Salmonella Risk 05212019
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Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine Information

West Nile Virus

Polk County has had two dead crows test positive for West Nile Virus in 2018.

First human case of West Nile Virus for 2018 found in Dane County.

Zika

Zika Virus Information

Synthetic Cannabinoids (K2, Spice)

Another Wisconsin County Added to the List with Confirmed Cases of Severe Bleeding Linked to Synthetic Cannabinoids

More Cases of Severe Bleeding in Wisconsin Linked to Synthetic Cannabinoids

Synthetic Cannabinoid Information

First Death in Wisconsin Link to Synthetic Cannabinoids

8 More Cases of Severe Bleeding and Hospitalizations Due to "Fake Weed" in Wisconsin

Opioids

Opioids Information

Opioids News Release

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