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NEWS ABOUT: contaminants

contaminants stories: 6 news summaries

Lather, Rinse, Disinfect the Showerhead

But even bleach may not kill stealth bacteria invading your bathtub

Sep 14, 09 4:44 PM CDT
(Newser) - The showerheads of America are crawling with bacteria that can cause pulmonary disease in people with weakened immune systems, LiveScience reports. Around 20% of showerheads tested for a new study held significant levels of Mycobacterium avium, which can be suspended in air when water flows and be inhaled deep into... More »

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water • bacteria • scientific study • medical study • contaminants • lungs • pulmonary disease • showerhead • Mycobacterium avium

(Newser) - A spray of strong perfume by an employee sparked chaos at a Bank of America call center in Texas yesterday, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports. After two employees complained of feeling dizzy from a colleague's strong perfume, an announcement was made saying anyone feeling ill should exit the building. Hundreds... More »

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Texas • evacuation • Fort Worth • perfume • contaminants

 Mercury Found in Corn Syrup 

Researchers believe contamination comes from corn syrup

Jan 27, 09 8:11 AM CST
(Newser) - A test of some of America's most popular processed foods has turned up trace amounts of mercury, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports. Researchers believe that the mercury, found in levels far lower than in seafood, comes from plants that use caustic soda laced with mercury to produce high-fructose corn syrup, widely... More »

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food contamination • food safety • mercury • corn syrup • food industry • contaminants

 China Milk Scandal 
 Trials Begin 

Toxic formula left 6 babies dead, 300,000 others ill

Dec 26, 08 1:33 PM CST
(Newser) - Trials began today in China for six people accused of intentionally tainting and selling the milk powder that killed six babies and sickened 300,000, the Guardian reports. The men added the toxic chemical melamine to diluted milk to help it pass quality tests in one of China’s worst... More »

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China • milk • melamine • trial • contaminants

EPA Won't Limit Rocket-Fuel Ingredient in Water

Contaminant perchlorate is linked to thyroid problems

Sep 23, 08 5:56 PM CDT
(Newser) - The EPA has decided not to set limits for a component of rocket fuel that contaminates drinking water, according to an agency document reviewed by the AP. Perchlorate, linked to thyroid problems in pregnant women and babies, enters the water supply through improper disposal by rocket test sites and chemical... More »

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Environmental Protection Agency • drinking water • contaminated water • EPA • contaminants

 Made in China: 
 Toxic Baby Formula 

Dangerous food may be in some US markets

Sep 12, 08 2:26 AM CDT
(Newser) - Baby formula made in China has been found to contain melamine, the same toxic substance that contaminated pet food and poisoned thousands of US dogs and cats last year. None of the formula is in the general US food supply—but some may be on the shelves in American Asian... More »

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China • FDA • melamine • poison • Food and Drug Administration • baby formula • pet food • contaminants

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