Ricin Scare at Michigan Apartment | Grand Rapids News

In a tense twist in Hastings, Michigan, ricin—deadly if ingested or inhaled—was discovered in an apartment complex after a resident claimed it came from inside Tyden Lofts. The FBI jumped in as health officials evacuated the building, testing 21 volunteers and common areas—all came back clean. Most tenants are now safe to return, with only 13 first-floor units still under watch. All contaminated materials were removed as investigators dig into how the castor beans became ricin. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2026/09/hastings-apartment-complex-evacuation-tied-to-crushed-castor-beans-found-in-unit.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6458cdd0f5f78ec8 Report issues to [email protected].