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• Firefighters Face Heart Problems From Chemical Exposures, Stress: Study

  March 29, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds that the more fires fought by firefighters, the higher their risk of heart problems, likely due to chemical exposures.

• PFAS Exposure May Reduce Liver Function, Study Warns

  March 25, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A Chinese study links PFAS exposure to a risk of decreased liver function.

• Illinois Files PFAS Lawsuit Against 3M Over Water Contamination

  March 21, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  3M Company faces an Illinois PFAS lawsuit over alleged chemical releases from its Cordova facility which have polluted nearby groundwater and the Mississippi River.

• California Lawmakers Considering Ban on PFAS in Cosmetics

  March 8, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A California lawmaker has introduced a bill calling for a total ban on PFAS in cosmetics in that state.

• Accuretic Recall Announced In Canada Over Nitrosamine Contamination In Another Pfizer Hypertension Drug

  March 7, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  Canadian health regulators have announced an Accuretic recall, indicating the Pfizer hypertension drug contains levels of cancer-causing chemicals above the acceptable amounts.

• PFAS Ban Passed By Maryland Senate With Support From State Firefighters Concerned About AFFF Exposures

  March 4, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  The Maryland Senate has passed a bill which includes a ban on the use of PFAS chemicals in firefighting foam, carpets and food packaging due to concerns over cancer risks.

• Study Raises Concerns Over High Levels of PFAS Chemicals In Breast Milk

  February 28, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns of the presence of PFAS in breast milk, but a lack of prior research limits researchers ability to determine what levels are safe.

• SoClean “Activated Oxygen” Claims Hid Dangerous Ozone Released By CPAP Sanitizer: Lawsuit

  February 24, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A SoClean CPAP Sanitizing Machine class action lawsuit claims the manufacturer deceived consumers by calling toxic ozone emissions released by the devices "activated oxygen."

• Study Finds Toxic Chemicals In Hydrofracking Wastewater

  February 23, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns of dangerous chemicals found in wastewater releases from hydraulic fracturing which can include lead, atrazine and uranium.

• Approximate 1,500 3M Earplug Cases Being Prepared For Trial

  February 22, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  With pretrial preparations soon to be underway in 1,500 lawsuits involving hearing loss from 3M earplugs, a Special Master has been apointed to help parties coordinate depositions and discovery.