Tag Archives: Fungal Toxins

Interesting story for the Louisiana Housing Finance Agency to check out – Concerns about Eastbrook apartments – Wilmington Housing Authority – High levels of mold prompted authority to move residents out

Note – Millions of dollars went to Jefferson Lakes Apartments in Baton Rouge, Louisiana even AFTER mold reports confirmed mold infestation in many apartments.  More information at the end of this article.  katy Submitted by WWAY on 6 January 2010 In tonight’s Troubleshooters … Continue reading

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Mycotoxin prevalence up in some regions – More positive samples, higher concentrations than in previous years – American Veterinary Medical Association

January 15, 2010 One of Dr. John W. Hicks’ clients lost about 100 swine after a 4,000-head herd ate feed produced from corn that had sustained hail damage prior to harvest. The corn producer did not know the feed contained … Continue reading

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Clinicians Petition Landlords To Reduce Asthma Triggers

Kristen Ziegler December 14, 2009 In the South Bronx, older apartment buildings’ leaky roofs and drafty walls let in dust, rodents, and rainwater that mix with cigarette smoke and pet dander to create a perfect storm of asthma triggers. Renters’ … Continue reading

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CDC has finally admitted that both mold and/or dampness (even indoor dampness alone) can be associated with development of respiratory health problems such as new asthma and hypersensitivity pneumonitis in previously healthy/susceptible individuals

Email from The Center for School Mold Help Dear Friends of The Center for School Mold Help (SMH),   This is an URGENT notice to alert you to additional changes (in Jan. ’10) about the Mold and Health info on … Continue reading

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BAD LAWYER: The Courthouse is Making Me Sick! (St. Bernard Parish Courthouse)

New Orleans is reporting that a Courthouse in St. Bernard parish is infested with a type of mold that throws off toxins.  The Parish courthouse was flooded during Hurricane Katrina sitting in 3 feet of water for several day as … Continue reading

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