Public Health Alert Issued For Ready-To-Eat Stuffed Chicken

When you’re out grocery shopping for your family the goal is to pick up foods that are healthy and nutritious. We expect it to be safe to eat, but sometimes there can be issues out of control of the manufacturer. 

The U.S Department of Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for ready-to-eat (RTE) stuffed chicken products due to the possibility of it not being fully cooked due to under processing.

There has been no recall issued due to the product being no longer available for purchase, but FSIS is ensuring that it should not be consumed if you have it at home.

The product is produced by Vanguard Culinary Group, LTD. The 16. Oz (1 lb.) vacuum sealed trays containing “Park Street Deli Broccoli Stuffed Chicken” Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Hand Stuffed With Broccoli & Cheddar Au Gratin,” have an establishment number of “P-8334.”

For more information, visit: fsis.usda.gov.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

East China School District Chili-Heart 5k Coming Soon

The East China Educational Foundation (ECEF) is hosting its 11th annual Chili-Heart 5K run and 2-mile walk this month. 

The goal of the event is to provide an endowment fund through the Community Foundation of St. Clair County, to be utilized for enrichment activities for the students of East China Schools District. Proceeds from the race will support ECEF grants for district teachers and staff.

The race will take place in a hybrid style, either in-person or virtually. Last year’s race was done entirely virtual, so with the success of that, it was decided to bring it back as an option this year. There will be chili and bread/snacks available to keep the runners warm and energized. 

The event begins February 12th, at 9 a.m. Registration is now open, with the cost of $15 for youth 17 and younger, and $25 for those 18 and up. Onsite registration is $30. 

To register online, visit: runsignup.com/race/mi/saintclair/chiliheart5k.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

New Funding Will Help Train Nearly 750 Michigan Businesses

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has a plan to revitalize the job market in Michigan that would possibly help 27,000 workers across the state secure employment.

Whitmer, along with the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity announced that $47,000,000 in Going PRO Talent Fund grants to nearly 750 Michigan businesses. The funds will support their in-demand, high-skill talent needs. 

The Going PRO Talent Fund makes awards to employers to assist in training, developing and retaining current and newly hired employees. Training must fill a demonstrated talent need experienced by the employer and lead to a credential for a skill that is transferable and recognized by industry. 

Gov. Whitmer says, “Let’s keep our foot on the accelerator as we grow our economy, create unparalleled economic opportunity, and empower more people to make it in Michigan.” 

To learn more about the program and how to apply, visit: Michigan.gov/TalentFund.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

The City Of Flint Has 6th Consecutive Year Of Lead Compliance Standards

Many may recall when the City of Flint was facing a water crisis sometime around 2014. Since then, the city has been making an effort to fix the problem and provide its residents with clean lead-free water.

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced that the city’s Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) monitoring was shown below the 90th percentile for lead to be below the 15 parts per billion (ppb) action level for more than six years consecutively. This means that 90% of the test results used came in at or below 9 ppb, the federal action level is 15 ppb.

The city has invested roughly $100 million in new copper service lines and millions of dollars in additional water infrastructure, which has clearly improved water quality for residents.

Mayor Sheldon Neeley says, “These results reflect our continued work to restore our water system and restore trust through adherence to state and federal guidelines.”

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

New Updates On Protecting Elections and Restoring Drivers Licenses In Michigan

Lawmakers at the state Senate Elections and Ethics Committee were updated on the strength of the Michigan elections and identified legislation that would build on their success. 

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson and Attorney General Dana Nessel presented the information earlier this week, as well as updating the House Transportation, Mobility and Infrastructure Committee on an initiative to restore driver’s licenses to Michigan residents.

The new voting rights that voters set out in the state Constitution include:

  • Nine days of early voting
  • Absentee ballot drop boxes in all jurisdictions
  • The ability to receive an absentee ballot by mail after submitting a single application
  • Prepaid postage and tracking on all absentee ballots and applications

When addressing the drivers license restoration initiative, Nessel says, “Through the driver’s license restoration initiative, we have helped thousands of people start anew and have the opportunity to enjoy better lives.”

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell