Archives for: Consumer Protection
Asbestos Found in National Chain’s Makeup Targeted to Young Girls
Posted on July 19, 2017 by Nancy Meredith
In 2015, we reported about the disturbing discovery that some crayons in the United States contained asbestos. Several of the companies with the offending products voluntarily recalled and worked to eliminate the toxin from their products. Now, an investigative reporter… Keep Reading
Massachusetts Landlord Faces Stiff Fines for Asbestos Violations
Posted on September 27, 2016 by Nancy Meredith
Once again, a property owner who was trying to save money and cut corners during asbestos removal is in trouble with the law. A New Bedford, MA landlord hired a contractor to handle renovations of three properties in 2009. However,… Keep Reading
Breaking Down New York Asbestos Deaths by County
Posted on July 28, 2015 by Nancy Meredith
A new analysis from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) indicates that during the period 1999 to 2013 more than 12,000 New Yorkers lost their lives to the carcinogenic mineral fiber asbestos—one of the highest totals in the country. Asbestos deaths… Keep Reading
