Every problem for one group seems to create a business opportunity for another. Such has been the case with victims of tainted Chinese-made drywall. The Federal Interagency Task Force (which includes the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Environmental Protection Agency and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) has concluded that the hydrogen sulfide in the drywall seems to be related to metal corrosion, such as the blackened copper in the photo, and other problems. Suits are being filed right and left, including a class-action suit in Louisiana.
But the Feds are warning people against enterprising souls trying to sell bogus tests and treatments. The Federal Trade Commission has issued an alert that there currently are no approved testing kits or remediation methods. The FTC suggests that homeowners exercise caution when dealing with anyone claiming otherwise.
For more information on the government's investigation, check this Web site, where you can also sign up for regular email updates.
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