619: Review Food Safety Policies, New Misinformation Toolkit

Dr. Susan Kansagra, Director of the North Carolina Division of Public Health and an ASTHO Member, tells us how the tenacity of one inspector caused an investigation that uncovered lead-contaminated applesauce packets in North Carolina; Dr. Tara Kirk Sell, Senior Scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security and an Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Health and Engineering at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, explains how a new toolkit can help you deal with misinformation; and an ASTHO blog article outlines federal policies and Medicaid options that together address hunger and promote wellness. ASTHO Blog Article: Lead, Food Safety, and Public Health’s Power and Responsibility to the People Practical Playbook for Addressing Health Misinformation Webpage ASTHO Blog Article: Supporting Positive Mental Health Through Food Security and Good Nutrition ASTHO Webpage: Stay Informed