NYC Council considers banning ‘cancer-causing’ firefighting gear used by FDNY
New York City Firefighters May Get Safer Gear New York City’s firefighters could soon be spared from using equipment that contains harmful chemicals linked to cancer, thanks to a new proposal being discussed by the City Council. This week, Assembly Minority Leader Joao Arriola (R-Queens) introduced four bills. These would require the FDNY to phase […]
Cymbalta, Duloxetine, recalled for containing cancer-causing chemical: Towa, FDA
Thousands of bottles of commonly prescribed antidepressants have been recalled by the FDA after they were found to contain chemicals suspected of causing cancer. More than 7,100 bottles of duloxetine sold under the brand name Cymbalta were voluntarily recalled after the toxic chemical N-nitroso-duloxetine was discovered. Announced by the Food and Drug Administration. The drug […]
Generic version of Mucinex contains cancer-causing chemical: report
Generic versions of the popular cold and allergy medicine Mucinex, sold under in-store brands at CVS, Walmart, Target and Walgreens, reportedly contain the carcinogenic chemical benzene. Benzene is a colourless, flammable liquid that has been used to make plastics, synthetic fibres, household cleaners, gasoline and rubber, and has been linked to diseases such as leukemia […]
Sterilizer plants release a cancer-causing gas. The Biden administration will make them cut those emissions by 90 percent
The Biden administration is cutting emissions of cancer-causing chemicals released by companies that sterilize medical devices and other products. Plants used to sterilize products such as medical equipment and spices release a chemical called ethylene oxide, which is associated with an increased risk of white blood cell cancer and breast cancer in women. The Environmental […]
Cancer-causing PCB chemicals still being produced despite 40-year-old ban | Pollution
Industry may be producing more carcinogenic PCB chemicals today than at any point in history, even though their production was banned more than 40 years ago. PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) are man-made substances that were used as coolants and lubricants in electrical equipment until they were banned due to their association with health problems and because […]