MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

MUSKEGON COUNTY, MI – Scientists have detected a highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, in a Muskegon County poultry facility. This is the first detection of bird flu in a commercial poultry operation in Michigan, according to an investigation performed by MDARD and the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. No birds or bird products infected with bird flu will enter the commercial food chain. · Keep poultry feed secure to ensure there is no contact between the feed/feed ingredients and wild birds or rodents. If avian influenza is suspected in domestic birds, contact MDARD immediately at 800-292-3939 (daytime) or 517-373-0440 (after-hours).

According to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the virus was found in a non-commercial backyard poultry flock that contained about 40 birds of various species.

WEXFORD COUNTY, MI – Bird flu has been confirmed in another Michigan county. According to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the disease known as highly pathogenic avian influenza was detected in a non-commercial backyard poultry flock from Wexford County. “Even though temperatures have cooled, wild birds are continuing to migrate and spread the virus. The disease was confirmed in a flock of 35 poultry housed in Saginaw County this week. Keep poultry feed secure to ensure there is no contact between the feed/feed ingredients and wild birds or rodents.

Michigan Department of Natural Resources recommends that bird lovers temporarily remove their bird feeders.

Cases of bird flu have now been detected in five Michigan counties, including Macomb, Washtenaw, and Livingston.

HPAI continues to spread within Washtenaw County bird populations and around Michigan.

State officials say pet parrots living with a family in Washtenaw County succumbed to the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) days after the virus was detected in the county.

State officials say pet parrots living with a family in Washtenaw County succumbed to the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) days after the virus was detected in the county.

With confirmed bird flu cases growing in Michigan, officials are suggesting residents limit their backyard bird feeders this year to reduce contact with wild birds.

LIVINGSTON COUNTY, MI - Avian flu has been discovered in a non-commercial backyard poultry flock in Livingston County, state officials said. An investigation by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and testing by the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory confirmed the infection. The bird flu is considered high risk for poultry, and this alert on Friday, April 15, announced that the premises where the infected flock lives is under quarantine. Officials reported positive avian flu cases in Washtenaw County on Thursday, April 14. For more avian flu information, visit MDARD’s website or Michigan.gov/BirdFlu.

Poultry owners are urged to protect their birds after highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) was detected in Livingston and Washtenaw counties.

The highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in a non-commercial backyard poultry flock in the western Upper Peninsula, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development reported on Tuesday, April 12. This was the third detection this year in domestic birds and the first in the U.P. It is an isolated incidence of the HPAI virus, often fatal and easily spread from flock to flock. Since the start of the year, the virus was first confirmed in a domestic flock in February in Kalamazoo County. With this type of HPAI, there may be an absence of routine signs of illness in domestic poultry.

A highly contagious bird flu (avian influenza) has been identified in Michigan’s wild bird population, according to the Department of Natural Resources.

The Monroe County Health Department reported that the Avian influenza has been confirmed in wild birds in Monroe, Macomb and St. Clair Counties.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), subtype H5N1, was identified in six Canada geese, two tundra swans, two snowy owls and a mute swan that were found dead in Macomb, Monroe and St. Clair counties. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention considers the risk to people from avian influenza viruses to be low. This wild bird disease detection comes after the state’s first avian influenza cases in a backyard, non-commercial poultry flock in Kalamazoo County in February. The DNR and MDARD are working to limit the spread of the disease among the state’s wildlife and domestic poultry, DNR Director Dan Eichinger said. Wild birds commonly have avian influenza and sometimes spread it to domestic birds through direct or indirect transmission.

A highly contagious bird flu (avian influenza) has been identified in Michigan’s wild bird population, according to the Department of Natural Resources.

KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MI – A highly contagious bird flu was found in a flock of birds in Kalamazoo County. The birds had the highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI, a news release from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development said. This is an isolated case in a non-commercial, backyard flock of birds of multiple species, and there is no threat to public health or food safety, the release said. No birds or bird products with HPAI will enter the food chain, the release said. The virus can be spread from flock to flock, through contact with infected poultry, equipment and on clothing and shoes of caretakers, the release said.

Michigan’s attorney general is taking action against a Detroit marketplace on accusations that it has sold mislabeled products, demonstrated unsafe food production practices and ignored a cease-and-desist order, she said.

MDARD is accepting applications for value-added grants designed to help retain, expand, attract or develop agricultural processing in Michigan.

State agriculture regulators said routine herd testing discovered cases of bovine tuberculosis at two private cervid farms. Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development announced early Friday that bovine TB was found at regulated cervid facilities in Alcona and Sanilac counties. Alcona County is within the state’s core bovine TB zone, where the disease is annually found in the wild, free-ranging white-tailed deer herd. These are the fifth and sixth farmed cervid facilities in Michigan where authorities found bovine TB cases. Meanwhile, the state Department of Natural Resources each year encourages deer hunters to participate in its bovine TB check program.

You might want to check your refrigerator if your New Year’s resolutions included eating more salads to be healthier. Dole Fresh vegetables, Inc. issued a voluntary recall of Dole-branded and private label packaged salads on Jan. 7, 2022 that were processed at its Springfield, Ohio and Soledad, Calif. production facilities due to a possible health risk from listeria. Recalled salad items from both production facilities were distributed in Michigan and in other states across the country. No other Dole products, including fresh fruit and field-packed fresh vegetables, are part of these voluntary recalls and are safe to consume, according to the MDARD. Retailer and consumer questions about the voluntary recalls should be directed to the Dole Consumer Response Center at 800-356-3111, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pacific Time.

The Ann Arbor animal shelter, at 3100 Cherry Hill Rd., reported that almost 6,000 animals passed through its doors.

The bacteria was found during proactive, routine sampling in November. Because the mushrooms have a long shelf-life, MDARD said they could still be in consumer kitchens.

LANSING, MI -- The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) says it found credit card skimmers at eight different gas stations in the state during a recent inspection blitz. “These criminals continue to try and use gas pumps to commit theft and steal your personal information for fraudulent use. These inspections are just another way MDARD is protecting Michigan consumers at the pump,” said Gary McDowell, MDARD Director. The skimmer makes a copy of the consumer’s card information, which can then be used for fraudulent purchases. MDARD says the gas stations had protective measures in place to prevent the skimmers, but those did not work as intended.

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LANSING, MI — Bringing firewood into Michigan from elsewhere would be prohibited under a proposed ban that’s intended to prevent the spread of invasive species. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is taking public comment on its proposed “exterior firewood quarantine” until Nov. 19. The state also prohibits the import of certain plants or wood types from other states with established invasive pests. Public comments on the proposed firewood quarantine can be made by emailing Mike Bryan, MDARD export and compliance specialist, at BryanM@Michigan.gov. Related stories:Interstate freight workers asked to watch for invasive pestInvasive ‘mile-a-minute’ weed found at Michigan collegeInvasive frogbit continues Michigan spreadAnn Arbor events encourages pulling invasive plants“Virtual groundbreaking” for aquatic invasive project

MIDDLEVILLE, MI – State officials are advising consumers not to drink cider produced by Bowens Mills in Middleville due to safety concerns. According to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Bowens Mills was found to be operating an unlicensed cider processing facility and selling the cider in violation of the Michigan Food Law, P.A. Observations made by MDARD inspectors onsite at the firm have led to concerns about the safety of the cider. All cider products produced by Bowens Mills are covered by this advisory and include:Apple cider packaged in one-gallon plastic jugs, under the label, “Bowens Mills Fresh Apple Cider.” The label also states, “Warning: Not Pasteurized.”Apple cider packaged in one-gallon plastic jugs, under the label, “Bowens Mills Fresh Apple Cider,” labeled as pasteurized. Apple cider packaged in half-gallon plastic jugs, under the label, “Bowens Mills Fresh Apple Cider,” labeled as pasteurized.

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LANSING, MI – State officials are urging Michigan residents to continue being on the lookout for invasive spotted lanternfly. To date, spotted lanternfly has not been detected in Michigan, but the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and the United States Department of Agriculture confirmed dead spotted lanternfly adults found in packing material at two separate locations in Michigan in November of 2020. There have since been confirmed infestations in Connecticut, Delaware, Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia. Recent discoveries of small populations in eastern Ohio and southern Indiana indicate spotted lanternfly continues to move into the Midwest, state officials said. Spotted lanternfly causes direct damage by sucking sap from host plants and secreting large amounts of a sugar-rich, sticky liquid called honeydew.

Michigan officials are asking residents to be on the lookout for an invasive species that hasn’t been detected in the state yet, but poses a threat to Michigan’s agriculture and natural resources.

An invasive bug that could threaten Michigan’s Christmas tree industry has been discovered in the western part of the state.

LANSING, MICH. -- An insect that attacks fir trees has been confirmed in Michigan for the first time. On Monday the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Gary McDowell announced the state’s first verified detection of balsam woolly adelgid, or BWA. “Arborists, tree experts and the public are our extra set of eyes with invasive species. Balsam fir is native to the Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula but also found throughout the state in residential and park settings. Find more information on balsam woolly adelgid and other invasive species in Michigan, and what you can do to help prevent them, at Michigan.gov/Invasives.

MECOSTA COUNTY, MI – Deer at two different farms have chronic wasting disease. One deer at a farm in Mecosta County and one deer at a farm in Montcalm County tested positive when the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development did routine testing, a MDARD news release said. Chronic wasting disease is a fatal neurological disease that is transmitted from animal to animal and through the environment, the release said. There have been eight cases of chronic wasting disease have been found at deer farms since 2008, including the two new cases, the release said. “Since chronic wasting disease can significantly impact all Michigan deer, it is vitally important to detect the disease as early as possible,” State Veterinarian Nora Wineland said in the release.

GLADWIN COUNTY, MI – A high-tech credit card skimmer was found at a Gladwin County gas station this week, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development said on Wednesday. The device is operated via Bluetooth meaning the thief can access the information without removing the device from the pump. These inspections are just another way MDARD is protecting Michigan consumers at the pump,” said Gary McDowell, MDARD Director. The department will continue to look for skimmers during every routine pump inspection. “The station owner had security measures in place to protect their patrons such as security tape,” added Craig VanBuren, MDARD’s Lab Division Director.

LANSING, MI — For the first time in a decade, a Michigan dog has tested positive for rabies. A 6-month-old dog in Detroit recently tested positive for the disease, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). Testing to determine the strain of rabies in the infected dog is still taking place, state officials said in a press release Friday, May 21. While any mammal can be infected with rabies, in Michigan it is typically carried by skunks or bats. Vaccinating animals and avoiding contact with wildlife will help to limit the spread of the disease.”So far in 2021, there have been seven confirmed rabid animals in Michigan: this dog and six bats.

Officials said the 6-month-old dog had never been vaccinated against rabies. The last rabid dog in the state occurred 10 years ago in Oakland County.

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STERLING HEIGHTS, MI – Michigan officials have issued a do not eat advisory for tahini sold at a Metro Detroit store. A sample of Rashi Al-Mahaba tahini sold at the Dijla Al-Furat store, 33190 Ryan Road, in Sterling Heights, tested positive for Salmonella, according to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). The labels include the date of purchase but no expiration date. The store is cooperating with MDARD to help identify a source of the contaminated product, according to a news release. Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

LANSING, MI — A do not eat advisory has been issued for raw milk products produced at a Michigan dairy farm. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) said Thursday that the production and sale of raw milk and raw milk products at a dairy farm owned by John Shetler in Morley is a violation of the Manufacturing Milk Law. The Manufacturing Milk Law requires dairy processing facilities to be licensed, make products from pasteurized milk and dairy products, and properly label products. MDARD will work with the dairy farm if the farm determines it wants to become licensed to produce dairy products in the future. Raw milk is milk that has not been pasteurized to kill harmful bacteria.

INGHAM COUNTY, MI – A judge has released Marlena Pavlos-Hackney from jail after she paid a $15,000 fine and closed her restaurant, Marlena’s Bistro & Pizzeria. 16 Michigan Republicans rally to support jailed Holland restaurant ownerShe could be locked up again if she tries to re-open her restaurant, the state says. She was jailed after she ignored orders to close her restaurant, Marlena’s Bistro & Pizzeria, after the state in November banned indoor dining in response to the coronavirus pandemic. A sign reading, “Complied,” was hung below the Marlena’s Bistro sign on the front of the building, an inspector noted. Read more:Jailed Michigan restaurant owner pays $15K fine, should be released, attorney saysMarlena’s Bistro supporters see restaurant closure as latest fight for ‘freedom’ in pandemicRepublicans blame ‘political bullying’ in jailing of Michigan restaurant ownerMichigan restaurant owner to remain in jail on charge of violating COVID-19 orders

INGHAM COUNTY, MI – A restraining order has been issued against an Upper Peninsula café that has refused to shutdown amid the COVD-19 pandemic. Ingham County Judge Wanda Stokes issued the order against Café Rosetta of Calumet on Thursday because it has continued to operate without a valid food service establishment license. Café Rosetta had already received a cease-and-desist order and summary suspension order from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). When Café Rosetta continued to offer indoor dining after this ruling, MDARD submitted a motion for a temporary restraining order to the 30th Judicial Circuit in Ingham County. “If we did close at that point, or only offer take-out, our business would be destroyed.”The temporary restraining order reaffirms the decisions and actions of the state regarding Café Rosetta’s operations, state officials said in a news release.

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development issued an order to stop use of Bamboo brand hand sanitizers. LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) issued a Stop-Use and Stop-Removal order for Bamboo Moisturizing brand hand sanitizer, citing that the product does not meet the labeled alcohol content. “Hand sanitizers have become one of the critical tools for preventing COVID-19. The department’s Weights and Measures section is conducting additional sampling of various hand sanitizers to ensure they meet the minimum criteria. View the Stop-Use and Stop-Removal order below

Bamboo brand hand sanitizer is being stripped from store shelves in Michigan after a state investigation found the product didn’t have enough alcohol in it to be effective. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has issued a “Stop-Use and Stop-Removal Order” for the product, effective immediately. The 3.3-ounce Bamboo hand sanitizer bottle boasts it contains 75% alcohol. Bamboo hand sanitizer must not be sold in Michigan stores anymore, after tests found it didn't meet minimum health requirements. RELATED STORIESMichigan bans hand sanitizer brand after testing shows inadequate alcohol levelsCOVID-19 numbers in Michigan and Ohio rose in lockstep this fall.

LANSING, Mich. – Officials are reminding Michigan residents that they shouldn’t panic buy products like toilet paper, paper towel and other items. “Michigan has an ample supply of food products and other items. But, when shoppers panic buy products like toilet paper, paper towel and other items, it creates a ripple effect within the supply chain,” said McDowell. Consumers should plan for essentials in weekly increments to ensure that supply levels remain steady over the next few weeks. READ: Metro Detroit grocery stores face second wave of supply demand amid COVID-19 pandemic

(CBS DETROIT) – The Michigan Department of Natural Resources recently confirmed a new detection of invasive hemlock woolly adelgid at Ludington State Park in Mason County. Hemlock woolly adelgids are tiny insects from Asia that feed on the sap of hemlock trees, spinning white, waxy ovisacs to protect their eggs. The short video Hemlock Woolly Adelgid: Invasive Species in Michigan provides helpful identification tips. Be sure to review photos and descriptions of common hemlock woolly adelgid look-alikes at Michigan.gov/HWA. Help in identifying eastern hemlock trees is also available at the same site.

They might be around freight containers, cargo pallets or other interstate shipping equipment or goods. State officials are asking freight carriers, warehouse workers and delivery drivers to be on the lookout for an invasive pest called the spotted lanternfly after the insects were found dead on commercial shipments to separate areas of Michigan. The invasive pest isn’t known to be in Michigan, but it’s not far away. The spotted lanternfly sucks sap from host plants and secrets large amounts of a sugar-rich, sticky liquid called honeydew. Related stories:Invasive ‘mile-a-minute’ weed found at Michigan collegeInvasive frogbit continues Michigan spreadAnn Arbor events encourages pulling invasive plants“Virtual groundbreaking” for aquatic invasive project

LANSING, Mich. – Dead spotted lanternfly insects were found in Michigan in recent weeks, according to The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). MDARD is asking freight carriers, warehouse workers and delivery drivers to be on the lookout for the spotted lanternfly. Officials said there is no evidence of an established population of the spotted lanternfly in Michigan. The spotted lanternfly sucks sap from host plants and secrets large amounts of a sugar-rich, sticky liquid called honeydew. People involved in transporting and handling goods or freight should become familiar with identifying spotted lanternfly adults and egg masses.

Michigan residents are being urged not to consume a brand of romaine lettuce sold at Walmart stores after it tested positive for E. coli. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) warns Michigan consumers that single heads of romaine lettuce sold by the brand Tanimura & Antle have tested positive for a strain of E. coli. Anyone who purchased the product, sold at Walmart stores, is urged to throw it away or return it at the point of purchase for a full refund. The lettuce heads were sold in a zip-top clear plastic bag with a blue label and white lettering, officials said. Symptoms of an E. coli infection can include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody), vomiting and sometimes a fever.

CALHOUN COUNTY, Mich. – An invasive mile-a-minute weed (Persicaria perfoliata) has been found at Albion College’s Whitehouse Nature Center in Calhoun County, officials said. What is mile-a-minute weed? Mile-a-minute weed is an annual vine that can grow up to 6 inches per day, or 25 feet in 6 to 8 weeks. Mile-a-minute weed infestations have been reported in 15 states across the United States. While mine-a-minute weed can be removed by hand, seeds can persist in the soil for up to six years.

LANSING, MI, — The state has ordered Pica Farms in Hartford to stop cider production and distribution due to insanitary conditions that may pose a health risk to people who consume their products. Pica Farms has until Nov. 5 to correct the violations or face additional regulatory action, including fines and possible license suspension. Products affected by this advisory include all gallon and half-gallon containers of apple and apple/fruit blend ciders produced by Pica Farms under the “Pica’s All-Natural” brand. Pica Farms was unable to produce records during inspection that indicate monitoring of sanitation at key points during processing. MDARD is encouraging people that have purchased any products from Pica Farms in 2020 to discard them immediately.

LANSING, MI — The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) confirmed that mink at a Michigan farm have contracted SARS-Cov-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans. According to a release from the Michigan State Police, while it wasn’t the first case of the virus being identified in mink in the United States, it is the first instance of the virus being confirmed among Michigan’s farmed mink population. The owner of the farm submitted samples for diagnoses after several mink exhibited signs of illness and died on the farm, the release said. Although investigations into how the mink contracted the virus are ongoing, there is no evidence that animals, including mink, play a significant role in spreading the virus to humans, the release said. The USDA first announced confirmed cases of SARS-CoV-2 in mink in August at a farm in Utah.

LANSING, Mich. – Steps are being taken to protect Michigan’s pine trees from the mountain pine beetle. The mountain pine beetle is a destructive forest pest in North America. READ: More invasive species coverageWhat is a mountain pine beetle? Mountain pine beetles is an insect native to the forests of western North America and is also known as the Black Hills beetle or the Rocky Mountain pine beetle. Michigan’s pine resources are at risk of attack by MPB, including white pine, jack pine, red pine, Austrian pine, and Scots pine.

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan officials want to remind schools and businesses to only use EPA-approved disinfectants. Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) said that the products that meet the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) criteria for use against the virus that cause coronavirus (COVID-19) are listed here. “Disinfecting is a critical step in preventing and reducing the spread of viruses, bacteria, including SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus causing COVID-19,” said Brian Verhougstraete, MDARD’s Pesticide Section Manager. “Always remember that you are required by state and federal law to follow the label when using disinfectants. This includes safe use of the disinfectant, the types of approved surfaces an adhering to the contact time, which is the amount of time the surface should be visibly wet.”MDARD reminds school districts to:Use EPA-registered disinfectants and follow all label directionsDo not use disinfectant as hand wipes or in place of sanitizersKeep out of reach of students, children should not use disinfectantsAvoid touching wet surfaces and always wash hands after useKeep the surface wet for the required contact timeKeep lids tightly closed and out of reach from children when not in useREAD: More COVID-19 coverage

As some school districts return to in-person instruction, it’s important that districts ensure they have developed and are following an integrated pest management plan. “All Michigan school districts, including charter and private schools, are required to implement a MDARD-approved IPM program. Following an approved IPM plan, school districts can safely use a variety of tools and techniques to reduce the spread of diseases like COVID-19,” added Verhougstraete. MDARD reminds school districts to:Use EPA-registered disinfectants and follow all label directions. If using disinfectant wipes, multiple wipes may be required.

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Here's Everything You Need To KnowTo ensure the safety of all involved, TEDxDetroit will share ideas worth spreading on Wednesday, Sept. 30 virtually. Also, for the first time, registration will be free of charge to all who attend. State Officials Want Feedback From People On Opioid CrisisThe state health department wants to hear how opioid problems have affected Michigan residents. Henry Ford Health System: More Than 28,000 Patients Tested Negative For Covid-19 In Last 30 Days, 838 Tested Positive Henry Ford Health System provides an advisory chronicling the latest developments in their response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's an updated list the of positive and negative cases.

Michigan Officials Asking For Feedback From Residents On Opioid Epidemic Impact"We need to hear how the opioid epidemic has impacted each region of the state so we can develop solutions that resonate with all Michiganders"TEDxDetroit 2020 Goes Virtual Sept. 30. Here's Everything You Need To KnowTo ensure the safety of all involved, TEDxDetroit will share ideas worth spreading on Wednesday, Sept. 30 virtually. Also, for the first time, registration will be free of charge to all who attend. State Officials Want Feedback From People On Opioid CrisisThe state health department wants to hear how opioid problems have affected Michigan residents. Henry Ford Health System: More Than 28,000 Patients Tested Negative For Covid-19 In Last 30 Days, 838 Tested Positive Henry Ford Health System provides an advisory chronicling the latest developments in their response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

MDARD Reminds Schools, Businesses To Only Use EPA-Approved DisinfectantsThe Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is reminding schools, businesses and consumers to only use products found on the Environmental Protection Agency’s List. Michigan Officials Asking For Feedback From Residents On Opioid Epidemic Impact"We need to hear how the opioid epidemic has impacted each region of the state so we can develop solutions that resonate with all Michiganders"TEDxDetroit 2020 Goes Virtual Sept. 30. Here's Everything You Need To KnowTo ensure the safety of all involved, TEDxDetroit will share ideas worth spreading on Wednesday, Sept. 30 virtually. State Officials Want Feedback From People On Opioid CrisisThe state health department wants to hear how opioid problems have affected Michigan residents. Henry Ford Health System: More Than 28,000 Patients Tested Negative For Covid-19 In Last 30 Days, 838 Tested Positive Henry Ford Health System provides an advisory chronicling the latest developments in their response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

MDARD Reminds Schools, Businesses To Only Use EPA-Approved DisinfectantsThe Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is reminding schools, businesses and consumers to only use products found on the Environmental Protection Agency’s List. Michigan Officials Asking For Feedback From Residents On Opioid Epidemic Impact"We need to hear how the opioid epidemic has impacted each region of the state so we can develop solutions that resonate with all Michiganders"TEDxDetroit 2020 Goes Virtual Sept. 30. Here's Everything You Need To KnowTo ensure the safety of all involved, TEDxDetroit will share ideas worth spreading on Wednesday, Sept. 30 virtually. State Officials Want Feedback From People On Opioid CrisisThe state health department wants to hear how opioid problems have affected Michigan residents. Henry Ford Health System: More Than 28,000 Patients Tested Negative For Covid-19 In Last 30 Days, 838 Tested Positive Henry Ford Health System provides an advisory chronicling the latest developments in their response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

California-based Thomason International Inc. voluntarily recalled its red, yellow, white and sweet yellow onions for possible risk of salmonella, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) announced Wednesday. According to an Aug. 1 recall notice from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a multi-state salmonella outbreak may be linked to the vegetable. The recall included all Thomason onions shipped since May 1 and distributed in 5-to-50 pound cartons, in bulk and 2-to-50-pound mesh sacks under the brand names Thomson Premium, TLC Thomson International, Tender Loving Care, El Competitor, Hartleys Best, Onions 52, Majestic, Imperial Fresh, Kroger, Utah Onions, and Food Lion. Consumers, restaurants and retailers are advised not to eat, sell or serve the onions from Thomson International Inc. or any product containing such onions. Consumers with questions may contact the company by calling Kim Earnshaw at 661-845-1111Click here to read full FDA recall noticeClick here to read about FDAs salmonella outbreak

DETROIT Michigan could soon have a new addition to its invasive species list: spotted lanternfly. To date, spotted lanternfly has not been detected in Michigan, but it has been detected spreading across the nation, including in Delaware, Virginia, New Jersey, Maryland and West Virginia. Related: Michigan adds invasive marbled crayfish to prohibited species listAdult spotted lanternflies are identifiable by their bright body and wing colors. Spotted lanternfly could negatively impact our grape industry, said Robert Miller, invasive species prevention and response specialist for MDARD. Related: 11 invasive species to watch out for in Michigan

LANSING, Mich. State officials are reminding Michigan residents as the summer camping season begins not to transport or move firewood because doing so can spread invasive species to other locations. Michigans Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says new infestations of invasive pests or diseases pose a serious threat to the states agriculture, forests and the environment. Invasive species can hide in or on firewood. Officials said that infestations of invasive species or diseases can destroy forests, lower property values and be costly to control. READ: DNR: Camping in Michigan state parks, recreation areas will resume June 22

LANSING, Mich. – Critical food and agriculture jobs are opening throughout Michigan largely due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Michigan departments of Agriculture and Rural Development and Economic Opportunity are collaborating with Pure Michigan Talent Connect and Michigan Works! Food and agriculture employers can file open positions with this form from Pure Michigan Talent Connect to spread awareness of critical jobs that need to be filled. Job seekers can connect with Michigan Works! or Pure Michigan Talent Connect to view available job openings.

Giant Hogweed has been found in counties around Michigan in recent years.