Rep. Wild Requests Formal Health Consultation From CDC of Ethylene Oxide in Lehigh County
July 22, 2019
July 22, 2019
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Susan Wild, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Representative Susan Wild (PA-07) requested a formal Health Consultation from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of ethylene oxide pollution levels in Lehigh County. Ethylene oxide (EtO), a gas commonly used to sterilize medical equipment, is linked to cancers including breast cancer, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and others.
"The health and safety of my . . .
Today, U.S. Representative Susan Wild (PA-07) requested a formal Health Consultation from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of ethylene oxide pollution levels in Lehigh County. Ethylene oxide (EtO), a gas commonly used to sterilize medical equipment, is linked to cancers including breast cancer, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and others.
"The health and safety of my . . .