NEW RECALL: Dynacare Baby Powder
The Dynarex Corporation has recalled 62 cases of its Dynacare Baby Powder due to concerns of an asbestos contamination. Individuals who purchased Dynacare Baby Powder (item number 4875) marked with Batch Number B 051 with an expiration date of 2026/12/28,… Read More »
Read MoreEPA Finally Admits Asbestos Presents an “Unreasonable” Health Risk
In 2016, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finally designated asbestos as a chemical targeted for risk evaluation. A recent release by the agency in June 2022 was the final scope of Part 2 of this risk evaluation, performed under the… Read More »
Read MoreUpdate on Banning Asbestos in the United States
Asbestos exposure is the leading cause of most people that are diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma, and is linked to the deaths of approximately 40,000 Americans a year. Those deaths are caused by lung cancer, asbestosis, cancer of the larynx, and… Read More »
Read MoreAsbestos in Philadelphia Schools Reminds Us All to be Thankful Around the Holidays
As we approach the holidays, we often reflect upon what we are thankful for. We also reflect upon loved ones who have lost their battle to an illness. Being diagnosed with cancer is life altering. For some, it seems to… Read More »
Read MoreRochester Judge Sentences Developer for Exposing Workers to Asbestos
In March, we reported on the Rochester property developer convicted of violating the Clean Air Act asbestos work practice standards involving asbestos removal and disturbance. Now, a New York judge has sentenced the man for exposing workers to asbestos during a construction project. According… Read More »
Read MoreKilgore College Being Investigated by State and Federal Officials Over Allegations of Asbestos Mishandling and Cover Up
Kilgore College is nestled in the beautiful town of Kilgore, TX, among the forests, lakes and rivers. But a campus employee claims the idyllic setting is marred by potential asbestos hazards. The campus facilities director alleges that over the past… Read More »
Read MoreKilgore College Cleared of Asbestos Allegations
In December, we reported on the investigation being conducted at Kilgore College after an employee claimed there was a risk of asbestos exposure to employees on campus. Now, the investigation is closed with no violations found at the Texas school.… Read More »
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