Union County EFNEP at UAEX

08/20/2026

Had fun with these group of kids , they learned about how important it is to wash hands and learned about how your plate is suppose to look like as they got make delicious healthy trail mix

08/12/2026

SMACKOVER COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY — DISTRIBUTION DAY

Our next Food Pantry distribution is Thursday, August 13, from 2:00–4:00 PM at Smackover First United Methodist Church.

📍 500 West 7th Street, Smackover

If you or someone you know could use a little help with groceries this month, please come by. Everyone is welcome. No judgment, no strings attached—just neighbors helping neighbors.

Please share this post so we can help spread the word to families throughout our community!

Smackover First United Methodist Church
Following Jesus • Loving People • Sharing Grace

07/29/2026

We were invited to attend soft opening event

07/29/2026

Back to School Bash August 1st

07/23/2026

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. is voluntarily recalling approximately 1.6 million dozen shell eggs due to the potential presence of Salmonella Enteritidis.
The recalled eggs were distributed to retail and foodservice customers in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana, and were sold in retail stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Mississippi, and other smaller retail outlets. Arkansas consumers may have purchased affected products through Brookshire Grocery stores.
Recalled Products
The recall includes select white shell eggs and brown cage-free eggs sold under multiple brand names, including:
Kroger
Simple Truth
Brookshire’s
Country Morning
Sunups
The eggs were produced between June 6 and July 3, 2026, and have sell-by or best-by dates ranging from July 20 through August 17, 2026. Recalled cartons will have plant codes P-1950 or 0840962 (840962), and Julian dates 157–184 printed on the side of the carton.
About Salmonella
Salmonella infection can cause fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Severe illness is more likely among young children, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
Consumer Guidance
Consumers who have purchased recalled eggs should:
Not eat the eggs.
Return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Discard any eggs that cannot be verified as unaffected.
Wash and sanitize any surfaces or containers that may have come into contact with the recalled eggs.
At this time, the company reports that it is not aware of any illnesses associated with the recalled products.
Additional information, including a complete list of affected products and product photos, is available on the FDA website:

Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. is voluntarily recalling 1,589,577 dozen white shell eggs and brown cage free shell eggs produced in Texas because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections i

07/20/2026

🚨 Cyclospora Update: Lab result corrected, recall still stands 🥬🚫

FDA has corrected an earlier lab result. A lettuce sample from Taylor Farms de Mexico reported positive for Cyclospora on July 18 was re-reviewed and determined to be a false positive. As of July 19, there are no confirmed positive product samples.

This DOES NOT change the recall. The recall was based on tracing illnesses back to the supplier, not lab testing alone, and it remains in effect. Continue to avoid recalled iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico, including Marketside-brand product sold at Walmart.

📍 As of July 17, the Arkansas Department of Health has reported 35 cases of cyclosporiasis in the state.

📋 Latest FDA update: https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigation-5-state-outbreak-cyclospora-illnesses-iceberg-lettuce-july-2026

🏥 Arkansas Dept. of Health updates: https://healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/diseases-conditions/communicable-diseases/cyclosporiasis/

📖 Our full story: https://www.uaex.uada.edu/media-resources/news/2026/july/07-17-2026-ark-cyclosporiasis.aspx

07/17/2026

07/17/2026

Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, also known as Cyclospora. Cases have been particularly high this summer with over 1600 confirmed cases nationwide and 26 cases in Arkansas. Most of the cases have been traced to shredded lettuce served at Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia.
People can become infected by consuming food or water that contains the parasite. Cyclosporiasis is not usually life-threatening, but gastronomical distress can be severe. Use these common sense tips to help prevent Cyclosporiasis.

07/15/2026

07/15/2026