Michigan authorities issued a recall-like action for Kuntry Gardens fruits and vegetables that might be contaminated with human waste.
People in Michigan might have certain Kuntry Gardens fruits and vegetables in their pantries or refrigerators. These products might be contaminated with untreated human waste, posing a health hazard to buyers. Health authorities issued a consumer advisory for these products, warning consumers not to eat them. It’s not quite a recall for Kuntry Gardens products, but it should be treated as one.
MDARD explains that one of its routine produce safety inspections found Kuntry Gardens using raw, untreated human waste on the fields where it was growing produce. The agency explains that the “use of raw, untreated, human waste for growing commodities intended for human food is a violation of the Michigan Food Law, PA 92 of 2000, as well as other state and federal laws and regulations.”
While there’s no recall in place for the Kuntry Gardens products, people should treat this warning in the exact same manner. MDARD has placed the product on the farm under seizure. It’s currently working with the company to oversee disposition and corrective action.
The advisory did not list a specific set of Kuntry Gardens products. Also, it didn’t include any product imagery.MDARD explains that it has received no reports of illness to date. But customers who purchased fruits and vegetables from Kuntry Gardens risk developing symptoms like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice , fever, abdominal cramps, loss of appetite, weakness, and headache.
Human waste and other body fluids that are not treated professionally can spread dangerous infections. Consumers can develop hepatitis A, Clostridium difficile,MDARD advises customers not to eat any Kuntry Gardens products in this recall-like action. Instead, people can contact the farm or facility where they purchased the goods. They’ll receive instructions about disposal and refunds.
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