BY HUGH MCDIARMID JR.
Detroit Free Press
DETROIT - A little-studied fire retardant has accumulated in Great Lakes sediment and game fish for decades without detection, according to new research.
The discovery about Dechlorane Plus, which went into production in 1964, surprised federal regulators.
http://www.timesleader.com/mld/timesleader/news/nation/13613139.htm
Key quote:
"OxyChem would not sell the product if we did not believe it could be used safely," Larry Meriage, a company vice president, said in an e-mail response to questions.
And who better to know than the manufacturer what is safe?
Posted by Dave at January 13, 2006 07:15 AM