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Could Bed Bugs be Lurking on Your Ride to School or Work?

EMSL Analytical provides test kits to identify the presence of bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) utilizing advanced qPCR testing methods.

Cinnaminson, NJ,  November 16th , 2018 WPVI in Philadelphia recently broadcasted a report showing a video from a Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) bus rider that appeared to show bed bugs scampering across the upholstered seat in the bus she was riding in. According to the woman, moments before she had her arm on the same location and quickly broke out in a rash where her arm had touched the seatback. SEPTA officials reported that they pulled the bus out of service and are in the process of replacing.......[Read More] [All News]

Athletic Facilities Close at High School after Student Contracts MRSA

EMSL Analytical provides environmental and surface testing to identify MRSA and other superbugs to help prevent the spread of disease.

Cinnaminson, NJ,  November 15th , 2018 The Oregonian recently published a report about actions taken by administrators from a high school in Portland, Oregon after a student was diagnosed with Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). According to the article, school district officials temporarily closed the school’s turf field, mat room and weight room to prevent further infections and allow time for the areas to be cleaned and disinfected. At risk students were notified as MRSA is a type of staph bacteria that.......[Read More] [All News]

Highway Construction Company Faces Penalties of Over $300K for Exposing Employees to Respirable Crystalline Silica

EMSL Analytical provides industrial hygiene testing services for crystalline silica and offers a wide range of respirators and other personal protective equipment.

Cinnaminson, NJ,  November 14th , 2018 A Virginia highway construction company was recently issued five citations and over $300,000 in penalties from Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH). The company was cited for allegedly exposing workers to respirable crystalline silica hazards while using jackhammers to remove concrete from bridge piers. According to the announcement of the penalties, inspectors determined that the company did not provide adequate eye and respiratory protection, failed to assess each worker for.......[Read More] [All News]

Radon Exposure Concerns and Important Information for Renters

EMSL Analytical offers analytical services and easy-to-use test kits to identify radon hazards in all types of rental properties and other indoor environments.

Cinnaminson, NJ,  November 13th , 2018 Tens of millions of individuals and families in the United States and Canada rent their home. For some, it’s a place to live for a short period of time, while others may rent the same home or apartment for years.   Many of these tenants are under the assumption that landlords or property management companies are required to test their rental home for radon, but that is rarely the case.  In fact, except in a few places, there are no specific laws regarding radon disclosures.......[Read More] [All News]

E. coli Fears Prompt Ground Beef Recall from Grocery Store Chain

EMSL Analytical offers food testing services to identify E. coli and other foodborne pathogens to help prevent outbreaks and costly product recalls.

Cinnaminson, NJ,  November 8th , 2018 The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) recently announced that a Florida-based grocery store chain was voluntarily recalling an undetermined amount of ground beef products made from chuck from its stores in twenty-four counties. The recall was initiated due to fears the beef may be contaminated with Escherichia coli. According to the FSIS announcement, “E. coli O26, like the more common E. coli O157:H7, is a serovar of Shiga.......[Read More] [All News]

New Jersey Testing Laboratory Certified to Support New NJDEP Drinking Water MCLs and PWTA Monitoring Requirements

EMSL offers New Jersey Private Well Testing Act (PWTA) services performed by NJ State certified samplers and managed by dedicated Project Coordinators.

Cinnaminson, NJ,  November 7th , 2018 The State of New Jersey is the first state to take action against the national drinking water crisis by implementing new regulations. On September 4, 2018, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) adopted amendments to the New Jersey Safe Drinking Water Act rules and the Private Well Testing Act (PWTA). The Safe Drinking Water Act rule changes include the establishment of two new Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) of 0.013 micrograms per liter (μg/l) for.......[Read More] [All News]