Secondhand Electronic-Cigarette Aerosol Exposures in California

LA Testing offers laboratory services, sampling supplies, test kits, and air monitoring instruments to detect environmental tobacco smoke, marijuana smoke contamination, particulate matter, chemicals, heavy metals, and nicotine residues.

Huntington Beach, California, July 11, 2025 The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health warns that electronic smoking devices (ESDs) release aerosols that contain emissions that may include nicotine, heavy metals, glycols, and other harmful compounds. They go on to advise that this could be a health concern for both users and those exposed to secondhand aerosols.   E-cigarettes work by producing an aerosol when a liquid is heated that usually contains nicotine, flavorings, and other chemicals. While e-cigarette users.......[Read More] [All News]

California’s Department of Toxic Substances Control Proposes Adding Microplastics to its Candidate Chemicals List

LA Testing offers consumer product and environmental testing services to identify and quantify microplastics to protect the public and the environment, and to help businesses comply with health and safety regulations.

Huntington Beach, California, July 3, 2025 Last month, the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) announced it had released a rulemaking package that proposes adding microplastics to the Candidate Chemicals List. This would allow DTSC to evaluate products that contribute to microplastic pollution and possible regulation as Priority Products. The agency defines a Priority Product as a consumer product that contains one or more Candidate Chemicals that have the potential to harm people or the environment, and that has.......[Read More] [All News]

Identifying Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci in California Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities

LA Testing provides infection control and environmental laboratory testing services and sampling supplies to identify pathogens and other concerns to protect patients, workers, and the public from exposure risks in the built environment.

Huntington Beach, California, July 3, 2025 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) describe enterococci as bacteria that are normally present in the human intestines. They are also often found in the environment, in soil and water. These bacteria can cause infections and the CDC warns that enterococci are constantly finding new ways to avoid the effects of the antibiotics used to treat those infections. Vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) is the name of the bacteria resistant to the antibiotic known as vancomycin. In.......[Read More] [All News]

California-Headquartered Business Recalls Juice Due to Potential Mycotoxin Contamination

LA Testing’s network of laboratories provides food and beverage testing services to identify mycotoxins and other contaminants to protect consumers, and to help companies avoid costly product recalls.

Huntington Beach, California, July 1, 2025 The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) recently published information about the recall of over 7,000 cases of apple juice by a company headquartered in Santa Cruz County.  The voluntary recall involves product that was distributed in California and to over 25 other states. The juice was recalled due to concerns over potential contamination with patulin.   According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Patulin is a mycotoxin produced.......[Read More] [All News]

Infection Control Resources to Identify Klebsiella and other Pathogens in California Healthcare Facilities

LA Testing provides infection control and indoor environmental quality testing services to identify and mitigate microbial exposure risks to protect patients, workers, and building occupants.

Huntington Beach, California, June 27, 2025 Klebsiella is a type of gram-negative bacteria (GNB) that can cause different types of serious healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). These can include pneumonia, bloodstream infections, wound or surgical site infections, and meningitis.   Increasingly, Klebsiella bacteria have developed antimicrobial resistance, most recently to the class of antibiotics known as carbapenems, warns the he Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In healthcare settings,.......[Read More] [All News]

Mold Repairs at Popular County Fairgrounds in California

LA Testing offers laboratory services, sampling supplies, test kits, and building inspection tools to identify moisture issues, mold contamination, and other potential indoor environmental quality exposure risks.

Huntington Beach, California, June 25, 2025 A local media outlet reported earlier this year that costly mold remediation work and repairs were underway at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. The mold was said to have been found in multiple locations throughout the fairgrounds. Fortunately, the repairs were anticipated to be completed before a number of busy fair dates in late spring and summer. Mold is a known allergen, irritant, and asthma trigger for many people. Some types of mold also produce toxic substances known as mycotoxins........[Read More] [All News]

Vapor Intrusion Testing at Senior Apartments in Contra Costa County

LA Testing offers laboratory services and sampling supplies to identify chemical exposure risks due to soil and water contamination, as well as vapor intrusion hazards in the built environment.

Huntington Beach, California, June 23, 2025 It was recently reported that the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) was expanding environmental testing at a senior apartment complex in Contra Costa County. The testing will look for vapor intrusion threats in the complex due to possible soil and water contamination from a chemical known as tetrachloroethylene (PCE). Tetrachloroethylene is a manufactured chemical that has been used widely for dry cleaning, as a chemical intermediate, metal degreaser, and as a.......[Read More] [All News]

California’s OEHHA Offers Residents Harmful Algal Bloom Resources

LA Testing provides laboratory services and sampling supplies to identify aquatic contaminants, harmful algal blooms, and toxins to safeguard the public, the environment, and to help protect industries that depend on clean water sources.

Huntington Beach, California, June 16, 2025 The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) recently conducted outreach and published resources about freshwater harmful algal blooms (HABs) in recreational water throughout the state. This is timely since during the warmer months, the potential for HABs in California waterways increases significantly. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) describes HABs as the rapid growth of algae or cyanobacteria that can cause harm to people, animals, or the.......[Read More] [All News]