{"id":21796,"date":"2024-12-18T10:09:54","date_gmt":"2024-12-18T15:09:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/?p=21796"},"modified":"2026-05-18T15:18:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T19:18:59","slug":"richmond-and-henrico-health-districts-encourage-product-recall-awareness-during-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/richmond-city\/2024\/12\/18\/richmond-and-henrico-health-districts-encourage-product-recall-awareness-during-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Encourage Product Recall Awareness During the Holidays\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

RICHMOND, Va.<\/b> \u2013 <\/b>Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) encourage community members to stay aware of food and toy recalls during the holiday season. Recalls let consumers know if there have been possible illnesses or injuries associated with items they\u2019ve purchased.<\/p>\n

“We encourage everyone to be aware of safety recalls,\u201d said Richmond and Henrico Health Districts Environmental Health Manager Cindy McKelvy. \u201cRecalls protect consumers when a safety issue is found in food or in consumer products like toys. Anything from a missing allergen label to burn and fire hazards can cause a recall. Once a recall has been initiated, consumers should check their pantries, refrigerators, or freezers, and their children\u2019s toys for any recalled items. Community members should ensure their safety and the safety of their families by carefully following recall instructions for return or disposal of the items.\u201d<\/p>\n

RHHD encourages community members to look for recalls in the following places:<\/p>\n