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If you've recently heard about the Orb Funkee recall, it's understandable to have questions. In May 2026, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of certain Orb Funkee Squeeze Toys after testing found that the sand inside some products may contain fibrous tremolite, a form [...]
Asbestos awareness week takes place each year from April 1–7, bringing global attention to the risks of asbestos exposure and the importance of prevention. The campaign highlights how asbestos-related diseases, including mesothelioma, continue to affect families today. By raising awareness, it aims to support education and advocacy while promoting [...]
If you work in construction, maintenance, manufacturing, or another hands-on trade, you may wonder whether asbestos is still a risk. Conversations around occupations asbestos exposure continue today because many older buildings and industrial sites still contain legacy materials. Understanding where occupational exposure to asbestos can occur may help you [...]
You expect everyday products to be safe, not subject to changing oversight. But on November 28, 2025, RFK Jr. signed the FDA’s withdrawal of a proposed rule that would have required asbestos testing in talc products, a move carried out under the Trump administration’s Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiatives. [...]
Back in the day, asbestos was everywhere – pipes, pumps, gaskets – because it seemed like a miracle material thanks to its strong, fire-resistant material and versatility. Although asbestos the gaskets were believed to be helpful at the time, many employees, such as plumbers and factory workers, were put [...]
Boilers are important to many industries, providing essential heat and power to keep mechanical systems and operations running smoothly. However, many boilers were constructed with asbestos-containing materials, which put boilermakers, workers, and people who lived with the product at risk of asbestos exposure. Prolonged exposure to asbestos fibers, which [...]
If you think you have contracted chrysotile asbestos poisoning, it's essential to understand its effects on the human body and how you were likely exposed. Chrysotile asbestos, a type of asbestos mineral, was commonly used across industries like pipe installation, construction, automotive manufacturing, and shipbuilding due to its insulation [...]
Mesothelioma and asbestosis are both diseases caused by asbestos exposure. While the primary cause of both conditions is the same, some significant differences set them apart. The mesothelium serves as a protective layer of specific organs and cavities in the body. Mesothelioma cancer can develop in the lungs, stomach, [...]
March 18, 2024, will forever stand as a milestone in the fight for public safety as the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in collaboration with the Biden administration, has officially enacted a comprehensive ban on chrysotile white asbestos. This move comes after over three decades of tireless advocacy [...]
