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Formaldehyde Banned from Children’s Products in Minnesota
State representatives in Minnesota have voted to ban formaldehyde, a cancer causing chemical, from children’s personal care products in an effort to protect children from toxic chemicals. The ban was approved after a 113-13 vote on Friday. This ban will prohibit companies from intentionally using formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing preservatives in products intended for children under ...
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EMSL Now Testing for Cryptococcus gattii Pathogenic Fungi
Cryptococcus gattii has been appearing as a human and animal pathogen in the Pacific Northwest and southwestern British Columbia. The organism is a saprophytic environmental fungus that is usually found in the soil and on trees. Animal and human pulmonary infection can occur by breathing in spores in areas where the organism is found but they cannot transmit the diseases to each other. ...
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Chicago Mold Testing Lab Gives Midwest Residents Tips on Preventing Mold Growth from Floods
EMSL Analytical offers preventive tips and testing solutions for residential and commercial properties threatened by devastating floods and water damage. Chicago, IL - March 14, 2011 Powerful storms recently slammed several Midwestern States including Indiana and Ohio causing severe flooding. All of this severe weather is certainly enough to make any property owner concerned about protecting ...
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Radiation Food Testing at EMSL Analytical, Inc.
Several months ago, it was reported that food products including beef, spinach, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, tea, milk, plums and fish were found to be contaminated with cesium and iodine as far as 360 kilometers from Dai-Ichi. Recently, it was also reported that about 963 pounds (437 kilograms) of beef from a farm in Minami-Soma city, 30 miles from the stricken Fukushima Dai-Ichi nuclear station ...
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New Jersey Flood Victims turn to EMSL Analytical, Inc. for Tips on Preventing Mold Growth
EMSL Analytical offers preventive tips and testing solutions for residential and commercial properties threatened by devastating floods and water damage. Cinnaminson, NJ - March 14, 2011 Powerful rainstorms recently caused flooding in New Jersey. Patterson and Little Falls, NJ experienced major flooding as the Passaic River overflowed its banks. Many property owners will returned to flood ...
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Identifying Flesh Eating Bacteria and Other Microbial Pathogens from Contaminated Surfaces and Environmental Samples in Puerto Rico
Following the devastating 2017 hurricane season, Puerto Rico and many of its neighbors in the Caribbean that experienced widespread destruction witnessed a dramatic spike in bacterial infections. Tragically, along with the rise in infections, came an increase in deaths, including many believed to be caused by contaminated water. Water contaminated with microbial pathogens can be a threat to ...
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Arkansas Girl Continues Battle against Brain Parasite
Recent media reports have stated that a young girl who entered a hospital earlier this summer due to an often fatal amoeba infection continues to improve. This good news follows the tragic case of a young Florida boy who lost his battle with the same condition late last month. Both children were infected with Naegleria fowleri, commonly referred to as the brain-eating amoeba. The infection of ...
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EMSL’s Product Division Celebrates New Catalog Release for 2011
San Leandro, CA, United States, 01/18/2011 EMSL has announced that the EMSL products catalog for 2011 is now available both as a downloadable and CD version. Environmental professionals turn to EMSL for access to the latest environmental sampling equipment & supplies for air, water, bulk and soil sampling. IAQ Professionals rely on EMSL for investigative and sampling equipment such as ...
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EMSL Releases Hand-On Indoor Air Quality Sampling Course
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