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Testing for Environmental Pathogens and OSHA Guidance on the Use of Cloth Face Coverings While Working Indoors

EMSL Analytical offers infection control and indoor environmental quality (IEQ) testing services, sampling supplies, test kits, air monitoring instruments and personal protective equipment to help safeguard employees and building occupants.

Cinnaminson, NJ, December 3rd, 2020 With workers in many parts of North America still required to wear face coverings or masks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has provided a number of resources to assist employers and employees on their proper use. One of the agency’s guidance documents discusses the use of cloth face coverings while working indoors in hot and humid conditions. According to OSHA, employers should observe the following practices to protect against the spread of.......[Read More] [All News]

Residents Warned About Possible Sewage Contaminated Shellfish Due To Flooding

EMSL Analytical provides indoor environmental quality testing services, sampling supplies, test kits and inspection tools to help identify sewage and mold contamination exposure risks.

Cinnaminson, NJ, November 25th, 2020 Residents of a region in New Zealand are being warned not to collect shellfish after a storm hit, which caused a flood and lead the city council to release sewage into the storm water stream after the storm water system was overwhelmed. It is possible that the sewage contaminated the shellfish on the coastline after the high volume of rain. If the contaminated shellfish are ingested, the person may be at risk for possible illness. In addition to the unpleasant nature of sewage contamination, it.......[Read More] [All News]

Deadly Amoeba Fatally Infects Teenager after Swimming at Florida Campground

EMSL Analytical provides rapid PCR testing services for Naegleria fowleri to provide for the identification of this waterborne amoeba from environmental samples.

Orlando, FL, November 18th, 2020 A Florida teenager was infected by a microscopic amoeba known as Naegleria fowleri resulting in a devastating brain infection which horribly lead to fatality. According to media reports, the previously healthy boy went swimming at a campground with other children in North Florida. Several days later, he began to complain of headaches and later lost all signs of brain activity. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that people can become infected with Naegleria fowleri if.......[Read More] [All News]

Major U.S. City Launches Lead Service Line Replacement Program

EMSL Analytical offers comprehensive lead testing services, sampling supplies and test kits to identify exposure hazards from water, air, soil, paint and dust samples.

Chicago, IL, November 13th, 2020 A long-awaited program to help improve the safety of Chicago’s drinking water was recently launched. In September, the voluntary Lead Service Line Replacement Program was introduced with two methods of lead (Pb) line replacement, the Equity Lead Service Line Replacement Program for low-income residents and the Homeowner-Initiated Lead Service Line Replacement Program. According to a news release about the initiative, “Under the Equity Lead Service Line Replacement Program, qualifying.......[Read More] [All News]

Storm Brings Sewage and Mold Contamination Concerns for Homeowners

EMSL Analytical provides indoor environmental quality testing services, sampling supplies, test kits and inspection tools to help identify sewage and mold contamination exposure risks.

Cinnaminson, NJ, November 12th, 2020 Sewage contamination can sometimes be caused when water backs up in drains during local flooding events. When this happens, as was the case recently in parts of the District of Columbia, it creates an immediate exposure concern for anyone who works or lives in the property. Heavy rains caused dozens of basements to flood in many neighborhoods of D.C. Basement drains turned to geysers as floodwaters contaminated with sewage backed up into homes. In addition to the unpleasant nature of sewage.......[Read More] [All News]

Pet Food Manufacturer Issues Nationwide Dog Food Recall Due to Aflatoxin Concerns

EMSL Analytical provides animal feed testing services to identify mycotoxins and other contaminants.

Cinnaminson, NJ, November 9th, 2020 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently posted information about a pet food company’s voluntary recall of several brands of dog food products. The recall was initiated because these products have the potential to contain elevated levels of aflatoxin. Aflatoxins are a type of mycotoxin which are secondary metabolites produced by certain fungi. The FDA reports that aflatoxins are notorious for the many health consequences that occur from consumption of aflatoxin-contaminated food,.......[Read More] [All News]