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Hidden Mold in the Home May Cause Health Concerns
People may suspect they have a mold problem in their home, school or office even when no visible mold is present. A tell-tale sign is often a musty odor that is noticed when people enter a building or a room. A clear indicator of potential mold problems is after water damage has occurred in a building. Even if no mold can be seen, it may be present in countless areas that are not visible. ...
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Mold Contamination Forces Florida Elementary School to Close
According to The Gainesville Sun, Starke Elementary School in Bradford County, Florida has been closed due to mold and fungus contaminations. The five hundred students who attend the school will be sent to alternate schools in the area or other locations until the issue is resolved. The school has reportedly experienced mold issues since it was built sixteen years ago. After an increasing number ...
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Mold and Bacteria Contamination in Personal Care Product Prompts FDA Recall
Westone Laboratories, Inc. has announced the recall of all sizes and packaging configurations of Oto-Ease® ear lubricant due to its potential contamination of pathogenic bacteria and mold. Oto-Ease is an ear lubricant used for easing the insertion of custom ear molds and hearing aids. Although no injuries or illnesses have yet been reported, the recalled product could potentially cause ...
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Tape-Lift Fungal Material Collection
Taking a tape-lift sample is one of the main practices used by indoor environmental quality investigators for detecting whether mold structures (for example, spores and hyphae) have either settled onto or colonized the surface. Despite the popularity of the method, there can be significant inconsistency in how tape lifts are collected. A new ASTM International standard, D7910, Practice for the ...
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Alfa Chemistry Provides Mold Testing for Use in Environmental Research Applications
Alfa Chemistry, a leading chemical testing laboratory, is now offering mold testing services to assist researchers in their environmental studies. With a team of highly skilled experts and state-of-the-art testing equipment, the company aims to provide accurate and reliable results to ensure the safety of both outdoor and indoor environments. Mold is a common issue that can have detrimental ...
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Three South Jersey Elementary Schools Closed Due to Mold
Waterford Township’s school district closed all of its elementary schools after mold was detected by inspectors from Camden County Health and Human Services. The inspectors found visible mold on the chalk boards, water damaged tiles, and other problems, according the Courier Post. The cleanup efforts will keep the schools closed until at least Wednesday. A school official explained that ...
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Tips to Prevent Mold Growth after Hurricane Isaac
Hurricane Isaac is predicted to strike the Gulf Coast of the United States late Tuesday or early Wednesday as a Category 2 hurricane with wind speeds up to 110 mph and torrential rains. The severe weather has many property owners in the area concerned about protecting their homes from water damage. There are many basic precautionary steps property owners and tenants can take to minimize the ...
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Louisiana Could Face Another Flood after Hurricane Isaac
Hurricane Isaac has left many neighborhoods in Louisiana with no electricity, air conditioning, or clean water, and streets are flooded with soupy brown water. Officials believe it will be days before people who were forced to evacuate can return to their homes. Further reports from the Associated Press suggest that the flooding may not be over. A dam in Lake Tangipahoa, in Mississippi on the ...
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Mold Count Triples the Threshold Alert in Midwest
According to NBC Chicago, an air quality alert has been issued in the Midwest after dangerous levels of mold were detected. Allergists in the area suggest that the high mold level could cause headaches, congestions, runny nose, itchy and watery eyes, and fatigue in individuals exposed to the air. Reports state that the mold count on Monday August 6th reached 125,000, nearly triple the threshold ...
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Mold Discovered in New Jersey Primary School
According to The Upper Township Gazette, mold has been discovered in ceiling tiles throughout Upper Township Primary School in Marmora, NJ. The mold was discovered by the school’s custodial staff and administration during a preliminary inspection to ensure the building was ready for the school year. The mold was found throughout the entire building, but there were large concentrations of ...
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Illinois School Faces Extensive Mold Damage
Earlier this month, The Beacon-News reported about extensive mold damage that was recently found at Lincoln Elementary School. The school is part of the West Aurora School District and will costs tens of thousands of dollars to safely remove. The mold was caused by moisture seeping through the school’s walls. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Fact ...
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American Leak Detection Warns Homeowners About Summer Mold Danger
It's summertime! The sun is shining, the weather is warm. Who's thinking about mold? American Leak Detection says that if homeowners are not thinking about mold, they should be. Summer's heat and humidity -- especially when combined with an undetected or untreated leak -- can set the stage for mold to flourish. "The best way to deal with indoor mold is to prevent it in the first place," said ...
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ABC News Recognizes H&H Environmental For Their Knowledge and Integrity
President and CEO of H&H Environmental Construction and Consulting Inc, Kevin J. Hinchey, is raising awareness of the increase in mold remediation scams in both residential and commercial properties. On Thursday, March 7, 2013, ABC’s “The Lookout” set up a sting operation and asked several mold remediation companies, including H&H Environmental, to visit a home in ...
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ERMI Test Can Provide Answers for California Residents with Mold Concerns in their Home
Most people across California recognize that high levels of indoor mold can cause a variety health issues. Exposure to mold can trigger asthma, cause allergies and other respiratory conditions, and even result in infections in some people. When people suspect they may have a mold problem and decide to have a home tested, there are a number of different types of tests and sampling methods that ...
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Prism Analytical Technologies, Developer of Home Air Check™, Offers Air Test to Determine Presence of Tobacco Smoke in Indoor Environments
Prism Analytical Technologies, Inc., a leading U.S. consultative air testing laboratory devoted to the chemical identification and analysis of air contaminants, announced today that it has developed an air test to predict the usage of tobacco smoke in indoor environments. Prism’s Tobacco Smoke Check™ test looks for specific chemical compounds known to be present in secondhand smoke, sometimes ...
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