- Scott Kappes | July 15, 2009 6:14 PM | Galveston Bay, TX
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Toxic Substances
The Humanities Building at Western Washington University was evacuated Monday when and error in renovation work may have released harmful asbestos fibers into the air of the building.
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- Scott Kappes | June 26, 2008 1:53 PM | Houston, TX
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Toxic Substances
Lead seems to be showing up everywhere in recent months. We have seen excessive amounts of lead in everything from charms and pendants to toys and clothing. Now artificial turf used on all types of...
- Shannon Weidemann | April 19, 2007 9:24 PM | Victoria, TX
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Toxic Substances
People in the pool area at the Portland Embassy Suites in Oregon started experiencing nausea, vomitting, and having a hard time breathing. Emergency crews were called in to help treat the victims and investigate a possible chemical exposure. 14 people were taken to local hospitals for treatment. Fourteen of the patients were transported to five nearby hospitals. There is no further...
- Shannon Weidemann | February 17, 2007 11:16 PM | Victoria, TX
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Toxic Substances
Shoppers at a Spokane mall complained of exposure to chemicals that caused them to fill ill on Sunday. Firefighters were called to the scene to help and investigate.Witnesses tell KREM 2 News the fumes were concentrated on the east side of the mall, by the old Gap store. Several people were taken to the hospital for symptoms that caused a scratchy throat or closure of the throat. Holy Family...
- Chrissie Cole | January 29, 2009 7:43 PM | Corpus Christi, TX
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Defective & Dangerous Products
DDI Inc., in cooperation with the U.S. Product Safety Commission (CPSC), voluntarily recalled approximately 3,000 Construction Play Sets because the surface paint on the toys contains...
- Jim Cole | July 12, 2006 4:33 PM | Austin, TX
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Toxic Substances
The EPA announced Tuesday that the site of a proposed trail for hiking and biking in San Antonio is contaminated with an abundance of asbestos. The site, located in the King William district, formerly housed a manufacturingplant, and officials said a study revealed asbestos at 20 of 24 test sites.Two of those samples exceeded the state limit. In June, a city official told KENS 5 that a study...