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Asbestos Violations Force Chicago Grocery Shutdown, Underscoring Serious Risks for Businesses

EMSL Analytical highlights the importance of proper testing and compliance to prevent costly disruptions and health risks.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, July 14, 2026 An enforcement action by the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) led to the shutdown of a neighborhood grocery store earlier this year following the discovery of what officials described as a “serious asbestos risk.” The incident serves as a stark reminder that failing to follow asbestos regulations can have immediate and costly consequences for businesses. According to reports, inspectors identified multiple hazardous conditions, including disturbed asbestos-containing.......[Read More] [All News]

Resources to Support Public Health Response to iGAS Investigations

EMSL Analytical highlights infection control laboratory testing services to identify microbial risks and verify cleaning effectiveness in high-risk indoor environments.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, July 9, 2026 The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced an investigation into invasive group A streptococcal (iGAS) infections in West Hawai?i. The DOH initiated the investigation after a physician reported an unusually high number of cases over several months. Officials are working to determine whether infections are increasing and to better understand potential transmission within the community. Group A Streptococcus bacteria are.......[Read More] [All News]

Florida Food Testing Lab helps Central Florida Food Companies provide Safe Food to Consumers

Orlando Food Safety Testing Lab provides A2LA Accredited Microbiological Testing Services

EMSL Analytical’s network of over 30 laboratories and service centers has been providing quality analytical services since 1981. Our food testing laboratory capabilities include microbiology analysis, nutritional analysis, various food chemistry analyses, allergens, toxins, and adulteration analysis. Additionally, EMSL offers a full array of analytical options for environmental pollutants, asbestos, lead paint, metals, and chemicals. We also provide laboratory services related to pharmaceutical and cosmetics testing, indoor air quality,.......[Read More] [All News]

Compliance Resources for New York City’s Expanded Cooling Tower Testing Requirements

EMSL Analytical offers rapid PCR and traditional culture methods to analyze environmental samples for Legionella to support NYC’s Local Law 159 of 2025.

New York City, New York, July 7, 2026 EMSL Analytical, Inc. is helping building owners, facility managers, and environmental consultants comply with New York City’s Local Law 159 of 2025. The legislation expands requirements for Legionella testing in building water systems, reinforcing efforts to protect public health and reduce the risk of Legionnaires’ disease. Local Law 159 increases the frequency and scope of Legionella monitoring, placing greater responsibility on stakeholders to ensure water systems are.......[Read More] [All News]

State Attorney General Secures Settlement with Landlords Over Lead Hazards

EMSL Analytical offers laboratory testing, sampling supplies, and test kits to detect lead-based paint and other dangers, helping protect tenants and property owners while supporting compliance with health and safety regulations.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, July 2, 2026 The New York Attorney General’s Office recently announced a settlement with two Syracuse landlords after an investigation identified widespread lead hazards and unsafe housing conditions across nearly two dozen rental properties. Investigators found repeated failures to address deteriorating lead-based paint and to provide legally required disclosures, contributing to elevated blood lead levels in at least seven children. Under the settlement, the property owners must fund tenant.......[Read More] [All News]

Resources to Protect Public Health with Advanced PAH Testing Services

EMSL Analytical offers laboratory solutions for identifying and mitigating exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and other hazardous chemicals.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, July 1, 2026 Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a group of chemicals widely recognized for their potential health hazards. Commonly produced during the incomplete combustion of organic materials, these compounds can pose risks in both occupational and residential environments. PAHs are frequently found in soot, smoke, asphalt, coal tar, and contaminated soil. Human exposure can occur through inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact and has been linked to serious health concerns, including.......[Read More] [All News]