The Macon County Health Department received notice about the change to the Cottage Food Production operation requirements.  Missouri House Bill 1697 will go into effect on August 28, 2022, and removes the annual gross income $50,000 cap for cottage product sales and allows sales of products that fall under cottage law to be sold over the internet provided that the cottage food production operation and purchaser are both located in Missouri.

Read the announcement regarding the changes 

For more information or if you have questions about food safety, please feel free to contact us through our website or reach out to the Macon County Health Department Environmental Specialist, Mark Snyder at 660-395-4711.

Stay cool as the temperatures rise this summer.

Remember to drink water throughout the day to stay hydrated and prevent overheating.  Some ways to get yourself or a family member to drink more water would be to get a cup you love to drink from, add some fruit for flavoring, and drink one cup of water right when you wake up.

Wear sunscreen, a wide-brimmed hat, and light, loose clothing to protect your skin from the sun’s rays and stay cool.  Reapply sunscreen as directed and use age-appropriately for adults and kids.

Never leave a dog or a child in a hot car.  Double-check the backseat before leaving the vehicle.

In Macon County, you can do to the Macon Public Library as a free cooling center if you need a safe place to get out of the heat.  Call the library directly for information about current health and safety precautions at 660-385-3314.  Check the DHSS database for more cooling centers in Missouri.

Macon County Health Department now provides digital fingerprinting services for background checks through IdentoGO.

IdentoGO Centers provide convenient, fast, and accurate Live Scan fingerprinting services. Whether you are required to be fingerprinted by a government agency or for employment, our trained Enrollment Agents will ensure that your paperwork is in order, take your fingerprints, process the request and have you on your way in no time!

We provide Live Scan fingerprinting services for a wide variety of state agencies, programs, and industries including:

Adoption, Attorneys and Legal Workers, Banking, Child Care, Construction Industry Licensing, Education, Firearm Permits, Financial Services, Health Care, Human Services, Insurance, Management Services, Mortgage Industry, Pharmaceutical Industry, Real Estate, Social Services, State Employment, Transportation, and many more!

Registration is required.  Macon County Health Department provides fingerprinting services Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  Current proof of identification at your appointment is required.  IdentoGO accepts credit or debit cards, money orders, or, a payment code provided by your employer.  Cash and personal checks are not accepted.  Registration before your appointment is required.  Click on the IdentoGO link on this page to go to the registration page.

Other IdentoGO services.  Macon County Health Department also provides passport photos through IdentoGO; and, your own personal FBI background check that provides results directly to you.  Registration is required.  Click on the IdentoGO link on this page to go to the registration page.

Our office is closed on Wednesday, May 18th, and Thursday, May 19th.  We apologize for any inconvenience.

We will reopen with normal business hours on Monday, May 23rd