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Groups Ask Feds to Regulate Air Fresheners

Environmental lobby claims scents contain toxins, harm health

By Zach Samalin,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 20, 2007 6:23 PM CDT

(Newser) – Air fresheners contain dangerous chemical compounds linked to asthma, cancer, and developmental problems, said a coalition of environmental groups in petitioning the EPA yesterday to regulate the industry. While most companies denied the charges, Walgreen Co. responded by pulling three fresheners off shelves in its...   Read full story »

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