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New York City Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak Highlights Importance of Cooling Tower Testing

EMSL Analytical offers rapid PCR and traditional culture methods to analyze environmental samples for Legionella, helping building owners and consultants respond to increased testing needs.

New York City, New York, July 20, 2026 As New York City health officials continue investigating a Legionnaires' disease outbreak on the Upper East Side that has sickened dozens of people and prompted widespread cooling tower inspections, EMSL Analytical, Inc. reminds building owners, facility managers, and environmental consultants that timely environmental testing is a key component of Legionella prevention and response. The New York City Department of Health has urged anyone who lives, works, or recently spent time in the.......[Read More] [All News]

What’s Lurking in House Dust?

EMSL Analytical highlights potential hidden health risks and practical solutions to help protect families and building occupants from exposure concerns.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, July 17, 2026 House dust is a part of everyday life, yet few people fully understand what it contains or how it can impact health. Far from simple dirt, it is a complex mixture of materials from indoor and outdoor environments, including soil particles, human skin cells, pet dander, textile fibers, pollen, mold spores, and microscopic organisms such as dust mites and their waste. For many individuals, exposure to house dust can trigger allergic reactions, including sneezing, itchy or watery eyes, nasal.......[Read More] [All News]

Asbestos Violations Force Chicago Grocery Shutdown, Underscoring Serious Risks for Businesses

EMSL Analytical highlights the importance of proper testing and compliance to prevent costly disruptions and health risks.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, July 14, 2026 An enforcement action by the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) led to the shutdown of a neighborhood grocery store earlier this year following the discovery of what officials described as a “serious asbestos risk.” The incident serves as a stark reminder that failing to follow asbestos regulations can have immediate and costly consequences for businesses. According to reports, inspectors identified multiple hazardous conditions, including disturbed asbestos-containing.......[Read More] [All News]

Resources to Support Public Health Response to iGAS Investigations

EMSL Analytical highlights infection control laboratory testing services to identify microbial risks and verify cleaning effectiveness in high-risk indoor environments.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, July 9, 2026 The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced an investigation into invasive group A streptococcal (iGAS) infections in West Hawai?i. The DOH initiated the investigation after a physician reported an unusually high number of cases over several months. Officials are working to determine whether infections are increasing and to better understand potential transmission within the community. Group A Streptococcus bacteria are.......[Read More] [All News]

Florida Food Testing Lab helps Central Florida Food Companies provide Safe Food to Consumers

Orlando Food Safety Testing Lab provides A2LA Accredited Microbiological Testing Services

EMSL Analytical’s network of over 30 laboratories and service centers has been providing quality analytical services since 1981. Our food testing laboratory capabilities include microbiology analysis, nutritional analysis, various food chemistry analyses, allergens, toxins, and adulteration analysis. Additionally, EMSL offers a full array of analytical options for environmental pollutants, asbestos, lead paint, metals, and chemicals. We also provide laboratory services related to pharmaceutical and cosmetics testing, indoor air quality,.......[Read More] [All News]

Compliance Resources for New York City’s Expanded Cooling Tower Testing Requirements

EMSL Analytical offers rapid PCR and traditional culture methods to analyze environmental samples for Legionella to support NYC’s Local Law 159 of 2025.

New York City, New York, July 7, 2026 EMSL Analytical, Inc. is helping building owners, facility managers, and environmental consultants comply with New York City’s Local Law 159 of 2025. The legislation expands requirements for Legionella testing in building water systems, reinforcing efforts to protect public health and reduce the risk of Legionnaires’ disease. Local Law 159 increases the frequency and scope of Legionella monitoring, placing greater responsibility on stakeholders to ensure water systems are.......[Read More] [All News]