PCB tainted silos found in Michigan countryside
Michigan officials report 253 of 8569 suspect silos tested contain PCBs. Most were built or sealed with PCB sealants by Michigan Silo Co. between 1941 and 1966. Some milk from dairy farms with tainted silos shows trace PCB levels, within federal limits.
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Michigan Departent of Agriculture
Burton Cardwell
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Michigan Silo Co
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EPA urges lower heptachlor in Hawaiian milk nationwide
The EPA and FDA recommend cutting the acceptable heptachlor level from 0.3 to 0.1 parts per million in milk products nationwide after reviewing Hawaii’s milk supply. Officials warn long term exposure could damage the liver, especially for children. The contaminant entered milk via contaminated pineapple forage fed to cattle in Hawaii.
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Food and Drug Administration
Hawaii
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Farm Bureau to Hold Annual Meeting in Eau Claire
Eau Claire County Farm Bureau schedules its annual meeting for Wednesday Oct 6 at Westgate Sportsman's Club. A ham dinner begins at 8 pm followed by a talk from a Rural Insurance representative in Madison. Woman of the Year and outstanding 4 H boy and girl will be recognized. Meal price for members is 4 75.
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Westgate Sportsman’s Club
Madison Office of Rural Insurance
Farm Bureau
Eau Claire County
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