Fracking Prompts Air Pollution Worries
Environmentalist Challenged Regulators To Solve Air Pollution. A West Virginia environmentalist called on regulators to address air quality issues related to the gas drilling technique known as hydraulic fracturing, or fracking. Speaking at the West Virginia Water Conference this week, Don Garvin of the West Virginia Environmental … [Read more...] about Fracking Prompts Air Pollution Worries
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
Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Prompts Health Worries for Cleanup Crews
Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Workers Are Falling Ill. Gulf Coast oil spill cleanup workers are falling ill. According to the Los Angeles Times, many of the workers – mostly fisherman left unemployed by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill – have reported severe headaches, dizziness, nausea and difficulty breathing. This sadly, is not … [Read more...] about Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Prompts Health Worries for Cleanup Crews
Lead Paint Violation Prompts Recall Of Wooden Toys
Wooden Toys Have Been Recalled Due To A Lead Paint Violation. About 300 Wooden Skill Ball Toys distributed by Kendamaspot LLC, of Redmond, Washington have been recalled, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced. The surface paint coating on the ball contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal … [Read more...] about Lead Paint Violation Prompts Recall Of Wooden Toys
Carbon Monoxide Risk Prompts Gas Range Recall
Gas Range Recall Due To A Carbon Monoxide Poisoning. About 900 Electrolux ICON® and Kenmore PRO® 30”Gas Ranges have been recalled due to carbon monoxide poisoning hazard the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), just announced. Electrolux Home Products Inc., of Augusta, Georgia, manufactured the recalled ranges. An … [Read more...] about Carbon Monoxide Risk Prompts Gas Range Recall
Baby Jogger Strollers Recalled for Faulty Restraint Buckle Prompts
Baby Jogger Strollers Recalled Its Mini Strollers. About 41,000 Baby Jogger City Mini Strollers are being recalled today. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), the stroller's defective restraint buckle could break or unlatch allowing the child or infant to fall out. This recall involves Baby Jogger … [Read more...] about Baby Jogger Strollers Recalled for Faulty Restraint Buckle Prompts
Fire Hazard Prompts Paper Towel Dispenser Recall
Paper Towel Dispenser Recalled After Posing Fire Hazard. Paper towel dispensers made by Global Plastics Ltd., of City of Industry, Calif. have been recalled because they pose a fire hazard. The recalled product is a Baywest & Hillyard Hybrid Wave N Cut hybrid paper towel dispenser. The product can operate in either … [Read more...] about Fire Hazard Prompts Paper Towel Dispenser Recall
Texas Chemical Plant Fire Prompts Evacuations
Texas Chemical Plant Fire Could Spark An Explosion. A fire at the El Dorado Chemical plant in Bryan, Texas, while under control, continued to smolder today. At least 1,000 people are still evacuated because of the risk that ammonium nitrate at the plant could spark an explosion. The fire at the El Dorado Chemical Co. plant broke … [Read more...] about Texas Chemical Plant Fire Prompts Evacuations
Lead Paint Prompts Body Board Recall
Lead Paint To Be Recalled. Body boards imported by JGR Copa LLC, of Hollywood, Fla. have been recalled due to violations of the federal lead paint standard. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), the recalled body boards should be taken away from children immediately. This recall involves about 900 18” Kick … [Read more...] about Lead Paint Prompts Body Board Recall
Viral Infection at Stony Brook University Medical Center Prompts Hundreds of Warning Letters
Stony Brook University Medical Center Received Letter Of Caution. Over 400 patients recently treated at the Stony Brook University Medical Center have received a letter of caution from the hospital's director of quality control. It seems two health care providers who work at the Long Island facility were sickened with a viral … [Read more...] about Viral Infection at Stony Brook University Medical Center Prompts Hundreds of Warning Letters
Excess Lead Prompts Toys Recall
Levels Of Lead Prompts Toys Recall. Excess levels of lead have been found in the paint on the metal wires in two activity toys made by Learning Curve International. The company is voluntarily recalling about 3,800 toys, according to the Humboldt County Health Department. One toy is a flower-shaped toy intended to be attached to a … [Read more...] about Excess Lead Prompts Toys Recall
