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Article: Study tests formaldehyde levels in FEMA trailers.(Main)

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March 4, 2008
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ATLANTA - Formaldehyde levels in the trailers provided to Gulf Coast hurricane victims vary greatly by brand, and four of the six most commonly used brands are among those with the highest levels, a study released Monday found.

Air samples from trailers made by Gulf Stream, Keystone, Pilgrim and Forest River contained more than four times the formaldehyde levels found in newer U.S. homes, ...

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