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Mycotoxins, glucans and microbiological volatile organic compounds (MVOC) are amongst the most prominent toxic substances produced by mold and other fungi. The strength of these toxins, however, is greatly varies depending upon the species/strain of microorganisms.
Atlanta, GA -- Mold has become an issue of increasing concern to the general population as lawsuits, media attention and misinformation fuel fires of hysteria. To further complicate matters, a lack of education and scientific knowledge leads the layperson to correlate the presence of "black mold" with various ailments attributed to "toxic molds". In order to dispel mold myths...
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Warning on Mold in Some Fisher-Price Rock `N Play Infant Sleepers Mold is associated with respiratory illnesses and other infections. |
by NPRnews | (AP)
WASHINGTON -- The government is warning consumers to inspect Fisher-Price Newborn Rock `N Play Sleepers due to risk of exposure to mold for infants who use them.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission said Tuesday that its warning applies to 800,000 infant recliner seats, called sleepers, that were sold at stores nationwide and online since September 2009, with prices ranging between $50 and $85. The seats, designed for babies up to 25 pounds, feature a soft plastic seat held in a tubular metal rocking frame. The product has a removable fabric cover.
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FLU ACTIVITY ELEVATED AND INCREASING |
by CDC.gov/flu - Situation Update
According to this week's FluView report, influenza activity continues to increase in the United States with most of the country now experiencing high levels of influenza-like-illness. These current levels of ILI are nearing what have been peak levels of ILI during moderately severe seasons in the past.
This FluView update contains data for the week of December 23-29, 2012. Below is a summary of the key...
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MAN CHARGED IN MADISON COUNTY IN MOLD-REMOVAL SCAM ...she responded to an advertisement for mold removal by... |
by The Jackson Sun
A Florida man has been charged in Madison County in a mold-removal scam, according to a news release today from the Madison County Sheriff's Office.
On Nov. 6, Bryan Merritt, 41, of Pensacola, Fla., a representative from Clean Indoor Air LLC, spoke with Yvonne New at her home in the 100 block of Butler Road in Pinson, concerning mold removal, the release said. Merritt stated that he would remove the mold and prevent any future developments.
On Nov. 28, the Madison County Sheriff's Office responded to a...
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Radon Testing of Homes Urged |
by JCBCnews | New Brunswick
Health advocates are urging New Brunswickers to have their homes tested for a potentially dangerous and cancer-causing gas.
About 25 per cent of homes in the province have radon levels that exceed national guidelines, according to a two-year Health Canada study.
That's higher than anywhere else in the country, the study shows.
Radon exposure is the second-leading cause of lung cancer, after smoking, said Barb MacKinnon, of the New Brunswick Lung Association.
Radon is caused by the breakdown of...
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