(WXYZ) — The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services released their final report Wednesday detailing findings from PFAS deer testing in the state.
The report concluded the Oct. 2018 recommendation will remain the same -- residents should not eat deer taken within about five miles of Clark's Marsh in Oscoda Township.
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- 'Do not eat' advisory issued for fish from Huron River within Oakland, Washtenaw counties
Samples from 128 deer in Michigan were tested for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS/PFOS). Officals say only one deer -- take from Clark's Marsh -- showed high levels of PFOS in its muscle tissue.
Areas under the deer advisory include: From Lake Huron west along Aster Street, west on Davison Road, north on Brooks Road, east on Esmond Road, north on Old US 23, north on Wells Road, west on River Road, north on Federal Forest Road 2240, north on Lenard Road, north on Indian Road, and East on E. Kings Corner Road (along the county line) toward Lake to Lake Road, to Lake Huron.
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Hunters also should not eat kidneys or liver from any deer due chemical accumulation in their organs.
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