LANSING, MI (WTVB) – The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development advised consumers on Monday not to eat any Kuntry Gardens produce or products containing produce from Kuntry Gardens of Homer as it may be contaminated with raw, untreated human waste.
All product is expected to be labeled under the name Kuntry Gardens.
During a routine produce safety inspection, MDARD says their staff identified that Kuntry Gardens was using raw, untreated human waste on the fields where produce was grown for sale to local grocery stores and direct sale.
Use of raw, untreated, human waste for growing commodities intended for human food is a violation of the Michigan Food Law as well as other state and federal laws and regulations.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
MDARD is urging any individuals experiencing symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea or other symptoms of food borne illness to seek medical advice.
The department has placed impacted product still on the farm under seizure and is working with the farm to oversee disposition and corrective action. Consumers are encouraged to contact the farm or facility where product was purchased for instruction on disposal and refund.
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