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Palmer's amaranth found as contaminant in bird seed; Safeway recall prompts regional alert
Summary
Staff told the board about a recent detection of Palmer's amaranth in bird seed sold at grocery stores; genetic testing implicated contaminated seed and recalls were issued in Washington and Oregon. Staff urged vigilance because contaminated seed is a known pathway for spreading herbicide‑resistant pigweeds.
Clallam County staff reported that an inspector in Spokane discovered Palmer's amaranth growing from bird seed discarded in a grocery parking lot; laboratory testing linked the infestation to contaminated bird-seed lots and prompted recalls across Safeway stores in Washington and Oregon.
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