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Orlando Mold Testing Laboratory provides additional testing for Lead, Asbestos and Water Quality

EMSL Mold Testing Labs in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Tampa and Orlando provide SAME-DAY Lab Results.

The Atlantic and Caribbean hurricane season, spanning from June 1 to the end of November is nearing the end of its cycle.  In 2024, hurricanes resulted in approximately $500 billion in damages and economic losses, highlighting the immense impact of these natural disasters. The devastation caused by storm surge, winds, and floods underscores the critical importance of being prepared. NOAA advises residents in hurricane-prone areas to remain vigilant and well-prepared. Following a hurricane, Joe Frasca, Senior Vice President of Marketing.......[Read More] [All News]

Outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease Sickens Dozens in Iowa

EMSL Analytical offers rapid PCR and traditional culture methods to analyze environmental samples for Legionella to support outbreak response and water management programs that help to prevent new cases of the disease.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, November 6, 2025 The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS) announced in early September that it was investigating a cluster of Legionnaires’ disease cases in north central Marshalltown. Since then, more than 70 illnesses and two deaths have been linked to the outbreak.   In response, Iowa HHS urged businesses and property owners to review their water management practices, particularly those with cooling towers, hot tubs, or fountains. Media reports indicate that cooling.......[Read More] [All News]

National COPD Awareness Month Highlights the Importance of Indoor Air Quality

EMSL Analytical offers air quality and industrial hygiene testing services, sampling supplies, and monitoring tools to help detect and reduce airborne pollutants linked to respiratory health risks.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, November 4, 2025 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that nearly 16 million U.S. adults live with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), with many more undiagnosed. COPD remains one of the nation’s leading causes of death.   While smoking is a well-known contributor, the CDC cautions that other factors, including exposure to indoor and workplace air pollutants, genetics, and respiratory infections, also increase the risk of developing COPD.   COPD is.......[Read More] [All News]

Lung Cancer Awareness Month Highlights Risks from Airborne Carcinogens

EMSL Analytical delivers testing services, sampling supplies, easy-to-use test kits, air monitoring instruments, and protective equipment to help detect and reduce exposure to carcinogens, respiratory irritants, allergens, and asthma triggers in the environment.

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, October 31, 2025 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States and remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths for both men and women. Each November, Lung Cancer Awareness Month brings attention to the disease and the steps people can take to reduce their risk. While avoiding smoking and secondhand smoke is critical, other risk factors also contribute. A family history of lung cancer and exposure to substances.......[Read More] [All News]

Combustible Dust Testing Helps Prevent Catastrophic Loss of Life, Injuries and Destruction of Buildings

EMSL ISO17025 Accredited Combustible Dust Testing Lab

Cinnaminson, New Jersey, October 28, 2025 What is Combustible Dust? Combustible dusts are fine particles that present an explosion hazard when suspended in air under certain conditions. A dust explosion can cause catastrophic loss of life, injuries, and destruction of buildings. In many of these incidents, workers and managers were unaware of the potential for dust explosions, or failed to recognize the serious nature of dust explosion hazards. It is important to determine if your company has this hazard, and if you.......[Read More] [All News]

Mitigating Property Damage and Exposure Hazards from Hurricane Melissa

EMSL Analytical Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando and Miami Testing Lab offers testing and inspection resources to identify environmental risks following storm damage.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, October 27, 2025 Hurricane Melissa rapidly intensified into a major hurricane in the Caribbean over the weekend, bringing the threat of severe property damage across the region. Heavy rainfall, flash flooding, storm surge, and landslides are expected to impact infrastructure and lead to widespread power and communication outages. While a direct strike on the U.S. mainland is not currently forecast, conditions could shift quickly. Even without landfall, strong winds and torrential rain may cause significant.......[Read More] [All News]