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Free Summer Meals For Kids: Food Bank Of Eastern Michigan Partners With Local Church

The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan, in partnership with Meet Up and Eat Up and Full Gospel Church of God, invites community children to enjoy free meals all summer. 

From Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., children under 18 can receive lunch and a snack at Full Gospel Church of God, located at 1340 Division St., Port Huron.

Known as the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), Meet Up and Eat Up provides nutritious meals to children in low-income areas, preventing summer hunger for over 500,000 Michigan children. This initiative also helps reduce summer learning loss, ensuring children return to school ready to succeed. The program is crucial for maintaining children’s health and academic progress during the summer break.

To find more food resources in your area, visit: fbem.org.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Totally Cool, Inc. Recalls Ice Cream Products Due To Listeria Contamination

Totally Cool, Inc. of Owings Mills, Maryland, is recalling multiple brands of ice cream due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. This organism can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. While healthy individuals may experience only short-term symptoms, Listeria can lead to miscarriages and stillbirths in pregnant women.

The products were distributed nationwide through retail locations and direct delivery. No illnesses have been reported to date. The recall follows FDA sampling that discovered Listeria. Production and distribution of the affected products have ceased, and an investigation is underway.

Consumers should return recalled products to the place of purchase for a full refund. For questions or concerns, contact Totally Cool, Inc. at (410) 363-7801.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Eastbound Blue Water Bridge Closed For Critical Maintenance Until Mid-October

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has closed the eastbound span of the Blue Water Bridge (BWB) for essential maintenance, set to conclude by mid-October. 

During this period, both directions of traffic will use the westbound span. To reduce congestion and enhance safety, the Pine Grove Avenue ramp to the toll plaza will be closed every Thursday from 9 a.m. until Saturday at 9 a.m. for the duration of the project. Detours will guide traffic via Pine Grove Avenue, Hancock Street, and I-94. Dedicated toll lanes for EDGE pass holders will remain available. 

MDOT and the Federal Bridge Corporation Limited (FBCL) are coordinating to minimize disruption while maintaining this critical economic link between the U.S. and Canada.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Snapchill LLC Recalls Canned Coffee Nationwide Due To Botulism Risk

Snapchill LLC, based in Green Bay, WI, is voluntarily recalling all canned coffee products within expiration date due to a processing issue that may cause botulinum toxin production. This toxin, found in low acid canned foods, can lead to botulism—a potentially fatal form of food poisoning. 

Symptoms of botulism include general weakness, dizziness, double vision, and difficulty in speaking or swallowing. More severe symptoms are difficulty breathing and abdominal issues. 

Affected products were distributed nationwide through various roasters, retail locations, and direct online purchases. The affected products may appear under a variety of roasters and brand names and consumers should check for “Produced and distributed by Snapchill LLC” on the label. Anyone experiencing symptoms should seek immediate medical attention.

You can find a list of products to avoid by visiting: fda.gov.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

 

You Won’t Believe What This Everyday Household Product Was Once Used For

In the early 1900s, Lysol was marketed directly to housewives as a feminine hygiene product, rather than the household cleaner we know today. 

Advertisements promoted Lysol as a douche to ensure “feminine daintiness” and maintain “married happiness.” With contraceptives illegal under the Comstock Act, many women used Lysol as an ineffective birth control method, resulting in high pregnancy rates. Respected doctors, including Joseph De Lee, endorsed Lysol for reducing infections during childbirth, despite its toxic ingredients causing burns and inflammation. 

By 1911, there were 193 poisonings and five deaths linked to Lysol douching. It wasn’t until the 1960s, with safer birth control options available, that Lysol transitioned to the household cleaner known today.

Source: allthatsinteresting.com

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Join The Second Annual Road Rally To Benefit United Way Of St. Clair County

The community is invited to the Second Annual Road Rally on Saturday, July 13th, celebrating 100 years of United Way of St. Clair County. 

Teams of four will participate in a scavenger hunt-like challenge using the Goosechase app, completing tasks and trivia across the Blue Water Area. The event starts at 2 p.m., with an awards ceremony at McMorran Plaza in Downtown Port Huron, at 5:30 PM. 

Registration costs $200 per team, which includes t-shirts for all participants. Proceeds support the 2024 United Way Campaign in St. Clair County. Prizes include awards for best team costume and top finishers, with the first-place team winning VIP tickets to see LANCO. 

Register by July 6th by emailing Megan@MeganSimmonsInsurance.com. For more details, visit the event’s Facebook page or call (810) 385-4466.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell