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Clark County’s call to preserve public health funding adds pressure across Southwest Washington

Clark County’s new resolution urging the Legislature to protect public health funding could influence how counties across Southwest Washington, including Cowlitz County, plan essential health services for the coming years.

Source: The Columbian

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Mar 4, 2026

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Nationwide Honey BBQ Sauce–Mustard Recall Could Affect Southwest Washington Shoppers

Savannah Bee Company has recalled its Honey BBQ Sauce–Mustard due to undeclared wheat and soy. The nationwide recall includes products distributed to stores that serve Southwest Washington.

Source: KGW

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Mar 4, 2026

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FDA Issues Recall of Walmart Great Value Cottage Cheese Over Pasteurization Concerns

The FDA has issued a recall of specific Great Value cottage cheese products sold at Walmart due to potential pasteurization issues. No illnesses have been reported, but the recall affects customers in Washington, including Cowlitz County.

Source: KGW

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Feb 25, 2026

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FDA Issues Class I Recall for More Than 55,000 Pounds of Blueberries Distributed in Northwest

Federal regulators have issued a Class I recall for more than 55,000 pounds of frozen blueberries processed in Oregon and distributed across multiple states, including Washington, due to potential Listeria contamination.

Source: KGW

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Feb 25, 2026

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WSU research links fungicide exposure in rats to multigenerational health effects

A new Washington State University study reports that rat exposure to a common fungicide produced elevated disease rates for up to 20 generations, raising fresh questions about how agricultural chemicals are assessed and understood in Southwest Washington.

Source: KGW

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Feb 23, 2026

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Nearly 3.4 Million Pounds of Trader Joe’s Chicken Fried Rice Recalled for Possible Glass Contamination

A major federally announced recall affects nearly 3.4 million pounds of Trader Joe’s chicken fried rice, including products distributed throughout the Pacific Northwest, due to potential glass contamination.

Source: Oregon Public Broadcasting

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Feb 20, 2026

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Trader Joe’s Recalls Frozen Chicken Fried Rice Due to Potential Glass Contamination

Trader Joe’s has recalled frozen chicken fried rice products over potential glass contamination, with nationwide distribution affecting local shoppers in Southwest Washington.

Source: KGW

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Feb 20, 2026

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FDA Peanut Butter Recall Includes Shipments to Washington; Local Impacts Still Unclear

A federal Class II recall of single‑serve peanut butter packets includes Washington, with possible implications for schools and institutional kitchens in Cowlitz County. No injuries have been reported, but food service operators are urged to review inventory records.

Source: MyNorthwest

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Feb 18, 2026

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Cowlitz Indian Tribe Takes Ownership of NorthStar Treatment Clinic

The Cowlitz Indian Tribe has formally taken ownership of the NorthStar treatment clinic, a key regional provider of substance use and behavioral health services, effective Feb. 1.

Source: The Reflector

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Feb 18, 2026

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Clark County Health Inspection Results: February 2–7

Clark County Public Health released food service inspection scores for February 2–7, 2026. Here’s how to access the detailed results and what the scoring thresholds mean for closures.

Source: The Columbian

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Feb 13, 2026

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Clark County’s call to preserve public health funding adds pressure across Southwest Washington

Nationwide Honey BBQ Sauce–Mustard Recall Could Affect Southwest Washington Shoppers

FDA Issues Recall of Walmart Great Value Cottage Cheese Over Pasteurization Concerns

FDA Issues Class I Recall for More Than 55,000 Pounds of Blueberries Distributed in Northwest

WSU research links fungicide exposure in rats to multigenerational health effects

Nearly 3.4 Million Pounds of Trader Joe’s Chicken Fried Rice Recalled for Possible Glass Contamination

Trader Joe’s Recalls Frozen Chicken Fried Rice Due to Potential Glass Contamination

FDA Peanut Butter Recall Includes Shipments to Washington; Local Impacts Still Unclear

Cowlitz Indian Tribe Takes Ownership of NorthStar Treatment Clinic

Clark County Health Inspection Results: February 2–7

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