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The beach at Independence Lake in Whitmore Lake reopened Tuesday after officials found a reduction in E. coli bacteria levels.

The closure will stay in place until follow-up testing shows the level of bacteria has gone down and is safe for swimming.

How long can pizza be left out and still safely be eaten?

Come on, we’ve all done it. That leftover pizza tastes okay, so it’s totally fine to eat, right? Well, maybe not.

Formulated with polyurethane, the coating can kill SARS-CoV-2, MRSA, E. coli and several other pathogens.

A beach in Independence Lake County Park has closed due to high E. coli levels.

Testing now shows that bacteria levels are “below actionable levels,” according to Washtenaw County Health Department officials.

Independence Lake beach has closed for the second time this month due to elevated E. coli levels.

Elevated levels of E. coli were detected during routine sampling at Independence Lake beach in Washtenaw County.

A new study found that most dog owners in the United States do not know how to safely handle pet food and dishes, putting them at an increased risk of foodborne illness.

Walmart is recalling about 3,900 bottles of Essential Oil infused spray due to a rare and dangerous bacteria that has been detected, officials said. Two deaths are being investigated.

A boil water notice issued for some Inkster residents last month has been lifted.

A number of beaches in Michigan have been closed by the state due to high bacteria levels.

Washtenaw County officials have closed Independence Lake beach on Thursday due to high levels of bacteria.

A number of beaches in Michigan have been closed by the state due to high bacteria levels.

A number of beaches in Michigan have been closed by the state due to high bacteria levels.

Warm weather is returning to Michigan, and so, too, is the risk from ticks.

Lab technicians are often an unseen force in the fight against COVID-19.

Warmer weather is here and that means more people going in and out of the house. All the increased traffic could bring more pollutants into your home.