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Vapor Intrusion Concerns Temporarily Close Medical Facility

EMSL Analytical provides laboratory testing services and sampling supplies to identify chemical exposure risks due to vapor intrusion and other causes in all types of buildings.

CINNAMINSON, NJ – Earlier this year, it was reported by multiple media outlets that a medical clinic in Indiana temporarily closed one of their buildings due to an unidentified vapor said to be from the petroleum family. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), local officials, and environmental consultants have been involved with trying to determine the vapor intrusion source. In the meantime, the clinic is said to have installed a vapor mitigation system to protect building occupants from potential inhalation exposure.......[Read More] [All News]

Imported Bunny Toy Recalled Due to Lead Exposure Concerns

EMSL Analytical offers consumer product and material testing for lead and other regulated substances to safeguard the public, and to help companies avoid costly product recalls and negative public relations.

Recently, Health Canada announced the recall of a wooden bunny stacker toy due to a chemical hazard. One of the silicone disks that comes with the toy contains levels of lead in excess of the allowable limit under Canada’s Toys Regulations.   According to the recall notice: Lead is toxic if ingested, especially to children. A range of serious health effects have been associated with exposure to lead including anemia, vomiting, diarrhea, serious brain injury, convulsions, coma, as well as effects related to the liver, kidneys,.......[Read More] [All News]

CDC Investigates Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Pet Geckos

EMSL Analytical provides environmental and infection control testing services and sampling supplies to identify Salmonella and other microbial pathogens to identify potential exposure risks and to help prevent outbreaks.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, June 18, 2025 Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provided an update into the agency’s ongoing investigation of an outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to pet geckos. At the time of the notice, 8 illnesses in 8 states had been reported. The CDC warns that the true number of sick people in this outbreak is likely much higher than the number reported, and this outbreak may not be limited to the states with known illnesses. This is because many people recover without medical.......[Read More] [All News]

Children’s Hair Clips Recalled Due to Lead Exposure Concerns

EMSL Analytical offers material and consumer product testing services for lead and other regulated substances to safeguard the public, and to help companies avoid costly product recalls.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, June 17, 2025 Last month, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall of thousands of children’s hair clips due to a violation of the federal ban on lead paint and lead poisoning hazards. The metal hair clips were sold in multipacks of 120 through a major online retailer from April 2024 through September of that same year. The clips were manufactured in China, and consumers are advised to immediately take them away from children and to stop using them. According to the.......[Read More] [All News]

Dietary Supplement Recalled and Allergy Alert Issued Due to an Undeclared Allergen

EMSL Analytical offers food labeling and testing services to identify allergens, microbial contaminants, pesticides, and other food safety concerns to protect consumers, and to help businesses avoid costly product recalls.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, June 11, 2025 The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) recently posted information about an allergy alert and product recall issued by a dietary supplement company. One lot of a brand of lactoferrin as apolactoferrin 300 milligram capsules, is part of the recall because it may contain undeclared milk. According to the recall notice: People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.  This recall was.......[Read More] [All News]

Renovation & Remodeling Projects and Identifying Lead Exposure Risks

EMSL Analytical provides laboratory testing services, sampling supplies, test kits, building inspection tools, and air monitoring instruments to detect lead, asbestos, mold, and other indoor environmental quality issues.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, June 11, 2025 Lead-based paints were banned in the United States for residential use in 1978. Regrettably, many homes built before then still have some lead-based paints in them that could cause exposure risks for building occupants and anyone involved in renovation and remodeling activities. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) currently reports that there are approximately 34 million homes in the U.S. that have lead-based paint somewhere in the building. These lead-based paints continue to be one of.......[Read More] [All News]