Milwaukee Health Brief: Baby Food Recall, Measles Booster Check, and Upcoming Wellness Screening

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Milwaukee, WI – February 19, 2026 – This week: a baby food recall, measles booster reminders, and a UW-Milwaukee wellness screening date for March.

Local, Milwaukee-only health headlines were limited over the past six days, so a couple of updates below are statewide but still practical for Milwaukee residents.

Food safety watch: baby fruit purée recall

A recall announced this week involves Tippy Toes Apple Pear Banana fruit purée after testing found elevated patulin, a mold-related toxin. If you have infants or toddlers at home, check pantry pouches and any daycare snack bins, follow the recall instructions, and contact your child’s clinician if vomiting or unusual fatigue develops after suspected exposure.

Tip: when in doubt, keep the packaging. Lot numbers and best-by dates are often the fastest way to confirm whether your product is included.

Measles: do you need a booster?

Wisconsin clinicians are urging adults to verify measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination status, especially if records are missing or you are unsure whether you received two effective doses. Guidance this week notes that people vaccinated decades ago may not have documentation, and an extra MMR dose is generally considered safe when history is uncertain.

For Milwaukee families, this is a good moment to locate records, talk with a primary care office or pharmacy, and plan ahead if you live with someone who is pregnant or immunocompromised.

Local wellness opportunity: biometric screening at UW-Milwaukee

Looking ahead, a regional biometric screening event is scheduled at UW-Milwaukee on March 18 as part of a statewide wellness program. Screenings typically include basic measurements such as blood pressure and labs, followed by a confidential review with a health professional. If you participate, ask for a printed copy of results so you can share trends with your primary care clinician.

Quick steps you can take today

  • Check baby and toddler foods for recall notices and store receipts.
  • Find your vaccination records, or plan a quick call to your clinic to confirm MMR status.
  • If you get a screening, write down your numbers and your questions before you go.

If you need local vaccine access information, the City of Milwaukee Health Department lists walk-in immunization clinic times and a hotline for assistance.

Sources

https://www.fox6now.com/news/baby-fruit-puree-recalled-toxin-levels
https://spectrumnews1.com/wi/milwaukee/news/2026/02/18/measles-booster–older-americans–uw-health–public-health-madison-dane-county
https://etf.wi.gov/news/february-2026-biometric-screening-sign
https://city.milwaukee.gov/respiratoryillnessvaccines

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