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Meijer Recalls Premade Salads Due To Possible Listeria Contamination

If your idea of a perfect meal includes a premade salad from retailer Meijer, you may want to reconsider due to a potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes.

The recall is part of a broader Revolution Farms lettuce recall and includes the Fresh From Meijer premade salads. There are six known states that are recalling their product including: Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, and Wisconsin. 

There are currently no known illnesses reported from any Meijer brand salad products included in this recall.

Listeria monocytogenes bacteria can cause serious and sometimes fatal infection in young children, the elderly, or those with weakened immune systems.  

Symptoms include: high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. 

If customers would like a refund they may make a request at the Meijer Customer Service desk at their nearest location. If you have ingested this product and show symptoms, visit your physician immediately. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Candle Pour Workshop With The Chandler At Port Huron Museums

If you’re anything like most people, you enjoy a good fragrance in your home. Whether it be from air fresheners, incense, or candles, a good smelling home is a must. 

Now you can learn how to make your own candles with your own unique scent to take home with you at the DIY Candle Pour Workshop with the Chandler, hosted by Port Huron Museums. 

The event will take place on Friday, April 28th, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at the Port Huron Museum’s Carnegie Museum located at 1115 6th Street, Port Huron.   

Tickets are $30 for members and $35 for non-members, there will be a cash bar available as well. Extra candles can be purchased for an additional $20.

For more information, visit: phmuseum.org.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Teen Health Community Advisory Council Seeking New Members

If you are a member of the community and would like to have input on the future of St. Clair County Health Department’s (SCCHD) Teen Health program, then be sure to attend their upcoming Community Advisory Council (CAC) meeting. 

The meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 19th, from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. in the Port Huron High School cafeteria located at, 2215 Court Street, Port Huron.

Sandy Mangan, Teen Health Nurse Practitioner/Supervisor says, “Participation in the Community Advisory Council allows members voices to be heard on the services we provide like ensuring quality healthcare, promoting healthy lifestyles and increasing wellness opportunities for St. Clair County.”

Members of the public aged 10 and up are encouraged to attend. If you are unable to attend in person you can join on ZOOM: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82740590130?pwd=SXJZNWdRY3EwYnp6anhIMXp2SEszQT09

Meeting ID: 827 4059 0130/Passcode: 830793

For more information, call: (810) 987-1311.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Register For St. Clair County Community Mental Health’s Run For Recovery

To promote mental and physical health, St. Clair County Community Mental Health (SCCCMH) will be hosting its 15th Annual “Run For Recovery.” 

The event will be held on Saturday, May 13th. There are three race options available which are the 1 Mile Walk, 1 Mile Timed Kids Run, and the Certified 5k Road Race. The 1 mile walk and 1 mile Timed Kids Run begins at 8:30 a.m., and the 5k run begins at 9 a.m. 

There will also be special guests at the event such as, Ex-NFL Football star Braylon Edwards, and our local mascots from the Prowlers, Levi’s Link, and St. Clair County Community College.

Those looking to volunteer or sponsor the event are welcomed and encouraged to participate as well, for ticket prices and more information, visit: scccmh.org/events/run-for-recovery/. 

Reporting For WGRT – Choze Powell

St. Clair County Department Of Veterans Affairs Fashion Show & Luncheon Fundraiser

Support your local veterans and St. Clair County Department of Veterans Affairs (SCCDVA) by attending their upcoming fundraiser sponsored by Suzanne’s Fashions and Country Style Marketplace.

The Fashion Show & Luncheon will take place Saturday, April 15, in the basement event room at Country Style Marketplace located at 310 Huron Ave., Port Huron. Doors open at 11 am, with the fashion show beginning at 12 pm. Tickets are $25 each and includes lunch, (quiche, salad, dessert, and water).

SCCDVA helps veterans and their families obtain and maintain all veteran’s related benefits from federal, state, and local government agencies free of charge. 

For more information or to purchase tickets, call Suzanne at (810) 364-5422 or PH Country Style Marketplace at (810) 432-8431/(810) 987-4141.

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Automakers Discuss Whether AM Radio Is A Viable Option In EV Vehicles

Electric vehicles (EV) are currently all the rage, and it seems most automakers are beginning to produce more and more electric vehicles as time goes on to meet government standards connected to climate change and green energy. 

The issue that has come from automakers is the usage of AM radio stations in the newer EV’s. Eight manufacturers, (BMW, Ford, Tesla, Volvo, Mazda, Polestar, Rivian, Volkswagen) have made the decision to do away with AM radio due to technical hurdles and the belief that AM radio content can be accessed by other means. 

AM radio is one of FEMA’s main systems for alerting the public in emergency situations, and is also used for certain news and entertainment that isn’t available on FM stations. The topic is being contested by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) with their new campaign “Depend on AM Radio.”

There are still a few automakers who are committed to AM radio such as Nissan, Hyundai, Jaguar, and Land Rover to name a few. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell