U.S. EPA settles with SoCal mold prevention company for $11,700
Sample bottles lacked safety information, directions for use
by Francisco Arcaute, EPA
LOS ANGELES - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reached a settlement with American Mold Guard, Inc., a San Juan Capistrano, Calif. mold prevention company, for $11,700 for alleged violations of federal pesticide law.
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Mold levels to close city court jury room
by Rebecca Blatt, Fredericksburg.com
Fredericksburg officials have closed the Circuit Court's jury room indefinitely beginning today because of mold levels present there.The city received air quality test results yesterday, Director of Parks and Public Facilities Bob Antozzi reported at the City Council meeting last night.
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Call Kurtis: New Home Nightmare
by Kurtis Ming, CBS13
SHINGLE SPRINGS, Calif. It takes a lot to drive most people out of a home they bet their life savings on. So when a Shingle Springs family found themselves sick from their home and living together in one bedroom of a relative's house, they called Kurtis Ming.
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Couple sues over mold in oxygen tanks
by Ward Lucas, 9News
LITTLETON - A lawsuit has been filed in Jefferson County against Apria HealthCare by a couple who claims they have been adversely affected by an uncorrected mold problem in oxygen tanks.
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Health department advises to watch out for mold
by Todd G. Higdon, Daily News
As the rains continue to fall in the area, residents should be aware of mold issues, which may arise with excessive moisture in the home.
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Intense Sewage Stink, Mold Force Renters Out
by Candace Rondeaux, Washington Post
In the thick heat, the stomach-churning stench neighbors said had emanated from 1640 New Jersey Ave. NW for months seemed almost enough to knock a passerby down. But it wasn't until District police and a fire department hazmat crew descended on the two-family rowhouse over the weekend that the source of the stink was revealed.
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Mold exposure can have health impact
by Katina Tengesdal, minotdailynews.com
People who have experienced wet conditions in their homes might have more serious problems than property damage to consider.Exposure to mold can cause respiratory-related problems, and symptoms mimic those of an allergic response.
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