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asbestos

[as-bes-tuhs, az-] / æsˈbɛs təs, æz- /


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There have been several dozen recalls of products so far this year due to the risk of asbestos, sold by multiple retailers including John Lewis, Hobbycraft, Amazon and eBay, according to Which?.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Bradford supports the legislation but wants to make sure that it does not lead to litigation from owners of older homes already contaminated by lead paint and asbestos.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

But J&J denies this allegation stating that the baby powder "was compliant with any required regulatory standards, did not contain asbestos, and does not cause cancer."

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Kirklees Council said it now adheres to "the highest modern standards of safety in managing and monitoring asbestos in our buildings as part of a robust asbestos management plan".

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

They spent their days breathing in toxic coal dust and asbestos, which they brought home to their wives and daughters, who inhaled it while shaking the men’s clothes out for the wash.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot




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