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Mold Facts

Mold Hits a Foul Ball at Our Nation’s Sports Arenas

May 6, 2011

Sometimes, more than half of those arena concession stands or restaurants were cited for “critical” or “major” health violations. Among other things, mold was found on ice where food and cold drinks are stored. It makes sense; mold loves food and water, so it’s no surprise that these food vendors are creating an ideal ecosystem for mold to thrive.

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Louisville One Of The Worst Cities for Allergies & Mold

April 27, 2011

The Asthma & Allergy Foundation recently ranked Louisville, KY one of the worst cities in the nation for allergy sufferers. When the warmer weather comes, mold spores take advantage of the moisture in the air and begin to multiply. Mold can cause many allergy-like symptoms such as itchy watery eyes, scratchy throat, and nasal congestion, especially if it’s growing indoors. If you’re feeling symptoms or think you have a mold problem in your home, it is critical to take immediate action to have it professionally removed before conditions worsen.

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Mold Problem Leaves Family in Alabama Homeless

March 29, 2011

A family in Alabama is left homeless after their home was condemned due to toxic mold. The family found their home on Craigslist and was unaware of the mold problem until they arrived. City officials condemned the home due to unlivable conditions. Thankfully, the family did not spend any time in the home, as they could have been exposed to serious health problems caused by the toxic mold.

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Toxic Mold Inspires Song Lyrics

March 22, 2011

Artist Ethan Gold wrote and recoreded his new album while living in a mold infested apartment. His exposure to the toxic mold caused health and mental issues that were shown through his lyrics. This goes to show how dangerous mold exposure can be and how critical immediate mold removal is.

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Mold Mystery Surrounds Bird Deaths

March 16, 2011

Mold has been linked to the death of several birds found along Pier 94 in San Francisco recently. Autopsies found a mold called aspergillus growing inside the lungs of the gulls. It is still unknown as to the source of the mold, but many say the mold is coming from the multiple industrial plants and businesses along the pier.

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Mold Company in Florida Charged with Fraud

March 8, 2011

A mold company out of Orlando Florida is facing over three dozen criminal charges. Authorities say the owner was providing false lab reports and charging consumers with unecessary mold removal charges, causing over 29 victims to move or lose their homes.

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Should Schools Be Forced to Improve Indoor Air Quality

March 1, 2011

The schools argue that this is a funding problem. They are trying to save money by raising the temperature in schools and shutting off the air conditioning on nights and weekends. These decisions contribute to the mold growth. Of course, more funding would also allow them to address mold problems.

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Mold at Mizzou

February 25, 2011

Speaking of schools with mold, I just learned that the University of Missouri has now been stricken with mold in McReynolds Hall. Faculty returning to the building after summer are experiencing health problems like lung inflammation and shortness of breath – even those with no history of allergies.

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Mold Will Grow on Everything – Except Fast Food

February 22, 2011

So how does the fried food hold up? Well, it appears to be unchanged, undisturbed by molds and bacteria. This is a little scary when nature itself does not deem the Happy “Meal” to be food at all. Or, as Mike Adams of Natural News puts it, “There is only one species on planet Earth that’s stupid enough to think a McDonald’s hamburger is food.”

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Toxic Mold Ruled Out As Cause of Infant Deaths

February 17, 2011

Since 2007, an unusual string of infant deaths have befallen occupants of families living in military housing facilities in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. A panic is setting in and moms are lighting up military message boards, Facebook forums, and Twitter feeds with concerns over their children’s safety.

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