News Tagged ‘Louisiana

CPSC info center helps consumers living with toxic Chinese drywall

chinese drywallThe federal government has launched a new section of its web site called the Drywall Information Center. The agency developed the section in an effort to field consumer questions and complaints about the influx of tainted Chinese-made drywall to the U.S. that occurred in 2006 and 2007 when domestic drywall supplies ran low.

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California grower recalls salmonella contaminated lettuce

recalled romaineA California produce grower has recalled romaine lettuce that was distributed throughout 29 states, Canada, and Puerto Rico because of salmonella contamination. Tanimura & Antle, Inc. of Salinas, Calif., issued the after the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture detected salmonella on the lettuce in a randomized test.

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Composite decking materials recalled

composite decking 100x100The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Louisiana-Pacific Corp. of Nashville, Tenn. announced a voluntary of composite decking material and decks made with the recalled material after receiving numerous reports of injuries associated with deterioration of the decking.

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