Floor and Decor Lawsuit – Laminate Flooring Class Action
Class action lawsuits involving flooring products Our firm is investigating class action lawsuits involving flooring products manufactured by Floor & Décor. Some reports indicate that certain Floor & Décor flooring products may contain excessively high levels of formaldehyde, which is a known carcinogen. If you or someone … [Read more...] about Floor and Decor Lawsuit – Laminate Flooring Class Action
Bill Proposes to Give FDA More Authority on Cosmetics
Compared to drugs and medical devices, there are few regulations in place to assure the safety of a cosmetic product. A new bill, introduced by senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Susan Collins (R-ME), seeks change. The proposed legislation would require the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to assess the safety of at least 5 … [Read more...] about Bill Proposes to Give FDA More Authority on Cosmetics
Lumber Liquidators Suspends Sales of Flooring Made in China
Under investigation by the Department of Justice over formaldehyde levels in flooring made in China, Lumber Liquidators says it will stop selling laminate flooring made in China. Customers wonder whether their homes are safe, CBS News reports. In March, a report on the news magazine 60 Minutes revealed that some of Lumber … [Read more...] about Lumber Liquidators Suspends Sales of Flooring Made in China
Brazilian Blowout Formaldehyde Warning Issued in Canada
Canadian Regulators Issued Formaldehyde Warning. Canadian regulators are warning about formaldehyde in the popular Brazilian Blowout Solution hair styling treatment. The alert from Health Canada comes just days after a similar warning was issued in Oregon. The Brazilian Blowout is a pricey salon treatment touted as being “all … [Read more...] about Brazilian Blowout Formaldehyde Warning Issued in Canada
Popular Brazilian Blowout Prompts Health Warnings
Chemical Hazards from Brazilian Blowout Treatment. The Brazilian Blowout, a popular hair straightening treatment, may be toxic. According to a report on ABC News, significant levels of formaldehyde, a known carcinogen, have been detected in Brazilian Blowout products. The Brazilian Blowout is a pricey salon treatment that promises … [Read more...] about Popular Brazilian Blowout Prompts Health Warnings
Toxic FEMA Trailers Get New Life Thanks to BP Oil Spill
Is Toxic FEMA Trailers Making More Life Miserable for Survivors?. Formaldehyde-laced travel trailers, the same trailers that made life even more miserable for survivors of hurricanes Katrina and Rita, have shown up along the Gulf Coast again. This time, they are being used to house people working to clean up the BP oil … [Read more...] about Toxic FEMA Trailers Get New Life Thanks to BP Oil Spill
Formaldehyde Bill Would Limit Chemical In Furniture
Formaldehyde Hazards Under Probe. A bill is in the works to place federal limitations on formaldehyde in homes. Industry and environmental groups have backed the proposed bill, according to the Wall Street Journal. Formaldehyde is an invisible gas known to cause cancer, can also cause other illnesses ranging from nosebleeds to … [Read more...] about Formaldehyde Bill Would Limit Chemical In Furniture
Toxic FEMA Trailer Supplier Kept Silent on Formaldehyde Dangers
Formaldehyde Dangers From Toxic FEMA Trailer. The company that supplied most of the toxic FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) trailers given to displaced Gulf Coast residents after Hurricane Katrina knew the structures emitted dangerous formaldehyde fumes but kept silent. Reportedly, officials at Gulf Stream did not … [Read more...] about Toxic FEMA Trailer Supplier Kept Silent on Formaldehyde Dangers
One Family’s Toxic FEMA Trailer Nightmare
FEMA Trailer Formaldehyde Nightmare Likely To Haunt Residents. Although several agencies list formaldehyde as a likely carcinogen, there is no one standard for an acceptable level of exposure to this dangerous chemical. The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OHSA); the Department of Housing and Urban Development; and the … [Read more...] about One Family’s Toxic FEMA Trailer Nightmare
Possible Link Between Formaldehyde, Lou Gehrig’s Disease Found
Link Between Lou Gehrig's Disease And Formaldehyde. Research into the connection between amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig's disease, and 12 common chemicals has found a link between the terrible disease and exposure to formaldehyde. While the study found no significant link between ALS and most chemicals, … [Read more...] about Possible Link Between Formaldehyde, Lou Gehrig’s Disease Found
FEMA Trailers Get Formaldehyde Limits
FEMA Trailers Sets Limits For Formaldehyde Levels. Finally, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has set limits for formaldehyde levels in trailers it supplies to those made homeless by disasters. Unfortunately, the move comes too late to help the thousands of people who were housed in toxic FEMA trailers after hurricanes … [Read more...] about FEMA Trailers Get Formaldehyde Limits
Formaldehyde Problems Extend Beyond FEMA Trailers
FEMA Trailers Are Emitting Toxic Formaldehyde. FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) trailers, used to house victims of Hurricane Katrina and other disasters, are notorious for emitting toxic formaldehyde fumes that have made residents sick. But the problems with toxic FEMA trailers have led to concerns about fumes emitted by … [Read more...] about Formaldehyde Problems Extend Beyond FEMA Trailers
FEMA Trailer Residents Poisoned by Toxic Black Mold and Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde In Toxic FEMA Trailer Residents. While residents of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) trailers on the Gulf Coast anxiously await the results of formaldehyde tests, many are finding they must contend with another toxic substance. The FEMA trailers, which were never intended for long-term use, seem to be … [Read more...] about FEMA Trailer Residents Poisoned by Toxic Black Mold and Formaldehyde
FEMA Trailer Tests Detect More Formaldehyde Than First Thought
FEMA Trailer Emit Formaldehyde Toxins. Travel trailers provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as temporary homes for Hurricane Katrina victims are emitting far more toxic formaldehyde than previously thought. Recently revealed air quality test results indicate that as many as 95% of occupied FEMA trailers used by … [Read more...] about FEMA Trailer Tests Detect More Formaldehyde Than First Thought
Test trailers for chemical, FEMA told
FEMA Look Into Formaldehyde Contamination In Trailers. Louisiana lawmakers are once again calling on FEMA to look into complaints of formaldehyde contamination in travel trailers, 86,000 of which remain in use along the Gulf Coast after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita forced people from their homes in 2005. Rep. Bobby Jindal, … [Read more...] about Test trailers for chemical, FEMA told
Toxic Trailers
Trailers Were Supposed To Be Helping People. S. O'BRIEN: First it was a struggle just to get a FEMA trailer after Hurricane Katrina. Well now there are 100,000 FEMA trailers out there and a new problem. Those trailers that were supposed to be helping people rebuild their lives might just be making them sick. PAUL STEWART, LIVED IN … [Read more...] about Toxic Trailers
