FREE meals will be available for all children ages 18 and under throughout the summer. Spread the word and make sure every child has access to nutritious meals when school is out. See the flyer HERE for details.
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert For Frozen, Dinosaur-Shaped, Ready-To-Eat Chicken Nuggets Due To Traces Of Lead
https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/fsis-issues-public-health-alert-frozen-dinosaur-shaped-ready-eat-chicken-nuggets-due
April 1, 2026 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for frozen, dinosaur-shaped, ready-to-eat chicken nuggets that may be contaminated with unsafe levels of lead. A recall was not requested because the products are no longer available for purchase. However, FSIS is concerned that some product may still be in consumers’ freezers.
The chicken nuggets were produced on Feb. 10, 2026. The following product is subject to the public health alert [view labels]:
29-oz. plastic bags containing approx. 36 “GREAT VALUE FULLY COOKED DINO SHAPED CHICKEN BREAST NUGGETS” with “BEST IF USED BY” date “FEB 10 2027,” lot code” 0416DPO1215,” and establishment number “P44164” printed on the back of the bag.
These items were shipped to Walmart locations nationwide. FSIS is continuing to investigate this issue.
The Manchester Health Department is excited to share its Annual Resource Guide for 2026. The Guide provides listings for needed resources including healthcare and prescription services, food and clothing assistance, employment and transportation needs, maternal and infant supports, mental health and substance use treatment, veteran and senior services, housing and legal assistance, winter resources, and recreational activities. The Guide can be found here and on the Health Department's website under "Services."
URGENT FOOD RECALL ALERT
58 MILLION pounds of corn dogs and sausage-on-a-stick products recalled due to wood contamination
The Hillshire Brands Company has issued a Class 1 recall for corn dog and sausage products that may contain pieces of wood embedded in the batter.
Affected Brands:
- Jimmy Dean (Pancakes & Sausage on a Stick, French Toast & Sausage on a Stick)
- State Fair (Corn Dogs on a Stick)
- Unbranded food service products
Production Dates: March 17 – September 26, 2025 Establishment Number: M582+P894
?? 5 injuries have been reported
ACTION REQUIRED: ? Food service operators: Check your inventory immediately ? DO NOT serve these products ? Discard or return affected items ? Contact your distributor for refunds
Full product list and details: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/hillshire-brands-company-recalls-corn-dog-and-sausage-a-stick-products-due-possible
Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Christina Self, The Hillshire Brands Company Associate Director of Customer Care, at 888-391-6680.
The Manchester Health Department has now released its updated Food Resource Guide for 2025-26! The Guide lists resources for food assistance, public food pantry locations, community gardens, and more. You can find the Guide here Food Resource Guide 2025-26 or on the Health Department's website under "Services."
For Immediate Release Contact: Philip J. Alexakos, MPH, REHS
December 23, 2024 palexako@manchesternh.gov 603-657-2712
The City of Manchester Health Department Releases
the 2024 Greater Manchester Community Health Improvement Plan
MANCHESTER, NH - The City of Manchester Health Department announced today that it has released the 2024 Greater Manchester Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP). The CHIP is the result of a collaborative process, engaging stakeholders from across the public and private sectors, with the goal of serving as a roadmap to improve the health of the community. It represents a shared vision to improve health based upon the findings from the most recent Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) released in 2022. The Assessment identified six priority areas for action which include:
- Improve Educational Outcomes
- Reduce and Prevent Substance Misuse
- Improve Access to Quality Preventive Healthcare
- Improve Access to Healthy Foods
- Improve Access to Health-Promoting Affordable Housing
- Prevent and Address Trauma
Community partners engaged in a series of sessions to develop goals and strategies that address the identified priority areas. The City of Manchester Health Department, as the “Chief Health Strategist” for the community, will be charged with convening stakeholders on a regular basis, measuring progress toward health improvement and making the data easily accessible. The CHIP was developed by the City of Manchester Health Department (MHD) in partnership with the NH Community Health Institute, Bow, New Hampshire, a subsidiary of John Snow Inc. with support from Catholic Medical Center, Dartmouth Health, and Elliot Health System.
The CHIP can be accessed by visiting: https://www.manchesternh.gov/Portals/2/Departments/HEALTH/Rchip2024Reportfinal.pdf
About the City of Manchester Health Department:
Established in 1839, the City of Manchester Health Department (MHD) is an innovative and proactive local health department grounded in the principles and application of the core public health functions. Nearly sixty full and part-time staff work within five Branches and Teams: Neighborhood and Family Health, Infectious Disease, Environmental Public Health/Emergency Response, Healthy Aging and the Public Health and Safety Team. Our mission is “to improve the health of individuals, families, and the community through disease prevention, health promotion, and protection from environmental threats” with an aim to work both across its Branches and with other community partners to improve the public’s health.