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Ornaments Recalled Due to Risk of Exposure to Mold (1)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 20, 2012 Release #13-080 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (855) 730-7998 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 HC Media Contact: (613) 957-2983 PAPYRUS Signature Collection Ornaments Recalled Due to Risk of Exposure to Mold … Continue reading

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Osha’s New Post-Sandy fact sheet

If you’re in California, you might want to give us a call and see about getting an assessment from Byebyemold.

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How to Clean up Mold

These directions are excerpted from A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture and Your Home, at epa.gov/mold. If mold is severe, we recommend finding a professional warranted service. We don’t want you to get sick! 1. Wear protective gear during cleanup. … Continue reading

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Aflatoxin Threatens Illinois

Apparently, the weird weather has scientists worrying about their corn growing Aflatoxin. The University of Illinois provides this document of interest to corn farmers: If you’re in California, you might want to give us a call and see about getting … Continue reading

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Warning!!!! Generator Carbon Monoxide Can Kill

Generator Warning!!!! Hurricane Isaac: Keep Generators Outside and Far Away from Homes CPSC and USFA Warn Carbon Monoxide from Generators Can Kill The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) are warning consumers to be … Continue reading

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Nevada: Unsound Health Dept Building

Mrs Daniel Pauluk who filed a federal lawsuit in 2007 claiming the building is responsible for her husband’s death also claims that the unsafe building that killed her husband was also infested with mold. A structural engineering study showed the … Continue reading

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Law accepting Mold Causes Illness: Scientific Proofs Accepted

A Cornell New York appellate court ruling that indicated recent studies were “statistically significant” and demonstrated “that exposure to mold caused the identified ill-health effects.” This ruling is bound to presage a rise in mold cases. The ruling is based … Continue reading

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FDA Warning Letter Regarding Apple MOLD 2010-2011

Public Health Service Food and Drug Administration Seattle District Pacific Region 22201 23rd Drive SE Bothell, WA 98021-4421 Telephone: 425-486-8788 FAX: 425-483-4996   October 20, 2011 VIA CERTIFIED MAIL RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED and VIA FACSIMILE TRANSMISSION In reply refer to … Continue reading

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Your Moldy Tax Deduction

Did you know that mold might be a tax deduction? No, you can’t claim it as a dependent. Here’s this about that. Mold removal and repair is a tax deductible business expense for landlords and homeowners. Deductibles for the remediation … Continue reading

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Mold Cleanup Guidelines

Mold Cleanup Guidelines The tips and techniques presented in this section will help you clean up your mold problem. Professional cleaners or remediators may use methods not covered in this publication. Please note that mold may cause staining and cosmetic … Continue reading

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Gov’t Guide on Safe Decorating

Remember, don’t overfill the water for the tree. Spillage may feed mold!

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Mendocino County Mold

In the Mendocino County Social Services Department building on South State Street, a leaky roof is causing mold in the carpet. Two days after an employee reported the mold, Cal/OSHA began looking into the problem–a problem which may be more … Continue reading

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DOT Confirms Mold in Detroit Airport

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EPA MOLD GUIDE

Table of Contents Office of Air and Radiation Indoor Environments Division (6609J) EPA 402-K-02-003, 2002 Mold Basics Why is mold growing in my home? Can mold cause health problems? How do I get rid of mold? Mold Cleanup Who should … Continue reading

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Additional Resources

Additional Resources For more information on mold related issues including mold cleanup and moisture control/condensation/humidity issues, you can consult the following resources: Mold Resources page Una Breve Guía para el Moho, la Humedad y su Hogar está disponible en el … Continue reading

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Hidden Mold

Hidden Mold Suspicion of hidden mold You may suspect hidden mold if a building smells moldy, but you cannot see the source, or if you know there has been water damage and residents are reporting health problems. Mold may be … Continue reading

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Moisture and Mold Prevention and Control Tips

Moisture and Mold Prevention and Control Tips   When water leaks or spills occur indoors – ACT QUICKLY.  If wet or damp materials or areas are dried 24-48 hours after a leak or spill happens, in most cases mold will … Continue reading

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What to Wear When Cleaning Moldy Areas

What to Wear When Cleaning Moldy Areas   Avoid breathing in mold or mold spores.  In order to limit your exposure to airborne mold, you may want to wear an N-95 respirator, available at many hardware stores and from companies … Continue reading

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Mold Cleanup Guidelines

Mold Cleanup Guidelines Tips and techniques The tips and techniques presented in this section will help you clean up your mold problem.  Professional cleaners or remediators may use methods not covered in this publication.  Please note that mold may cause … Continue reading

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Mold Cleanup

Mold Cleanup Who should do the cleanup depends on a number of factors.  One consideration is the size of the mold problem.  If the moldy area is less than about 10 square feet (less than roughly a 3 ft. by … Continue reading

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Mold Basics

Mold Basics Contents Why is mold growing in my home? Can mold cause health problems? How do I get rid of mold? The key to mold control is moisture control. If mold is a problem in your home, you should … Continue reading

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KY: Mold Q and A

Environmental Management Branch 275 E. Main St., HS1C-D Frankfort, Kentucky 40621 Phone: (502) 564-4856 E-mail What are molds and where are they found? Molds are fungi found both indoors and out, almost everywhere in the environment. They can grow all … Continue reading

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Toxic Injury Awareness and Education month

Some states (like Idaho whose proclamation is listed below) have declared this Toxic Injury Awareness and Education Month:         WHEREAS, people of all ages throughout the world have developed toxic injury, illnesses and disabilities from toxic exposures; and         WHEREAS, … Continue reading

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FEMA: How Far Does It Go?

Georgia wants to know how far federal FEMA assistance is going to stretch in the wake of sprint 2009 flooding. Fema does not cover insurance deductibles. Fema covers over the deductible by a low rate SBA loan. For some, grants … Continue reading

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Georgia Plant Mold At the Root of Nationwide Panic

Peanuts are particularly prone to grow certain molds. Inspection of the Peanut Corp. of America plant revealed conditions such as “tote containers with butter residue and “black buildup” and “mildew and possibly some static dust on ceiling of butter storage … Continue reading

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Indoor Air Quality: IAQ Reference Guide

This guidance provides common-sense measures for preventing, diagnosing, and resolving most indoor air problems with minimal cost and involvement. This guide helps schools understand how IAQ problems develop, the importance of good IAQ, and its impact on students, staff, and … Continue reading

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How to Order the Action Kit

The IAQ Tools for Schools Action Kit and its components are available free of charge and can be obtained from EPA’s National Service Center for Environmental Publications (NSCEP): P.O. Box 42419 Cincinnati, OH 45242-0419 Website: www.epa.gov/nscep Phone: 1-800-490-9198 Fax: (301) … Continue reading

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Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools

The EPA offers the Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools (IAQ TfS) Action Kit IAQ TfS Action Kit shows schools how to carry out a practical plan to improve indoor air problems at little- or no-cost using straightforward activities and … Continue reading

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The Key to Mold Control is Moisture Control

“It is important to dry water damaged areas and items within 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth. If mold is a problem in your home, clean up the mold and get rid of the excess water or moisture. Fix leaky … Continue reading

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Environmental Relative Moldiness Index

Agency officials reported ongoing work using, in part, a DNA-based method for analyzing 36 species of mold that EPA developed, patented, and has licensed commercial laboratories to perform. Working with HUD, EPA used this method to develop a standard sampling … Continue reading

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