asbestos
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The firm which tested the sample told the BBC it contained Chrysotile fibre, a white loose asbestos usually found in pipe insulation or corrugated roofs.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
It noted that exercise planners were aware of the asbestos presence.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
The company has faced lawsuits from consumers and their survivors who claim J&J's talc products caused cancer due to contamination with asbestos.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
It completed a project in 2024 to clear out the asbestos, mold and mice.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
Most were brick, others covered with asbestos shingles.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
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