"Potential Toxicity Lurking in East Palestine Homes Despite Previous Clearances"
After a train derailment and toxic spill in East Palestine, Ohio, last year, residents were told their homes were clear of toxins, but it turns out that the handheld devices used for the screening couldn't detect one of the main chemicals spilled from the train — butyl acrylate — at levels that could irritate the eyes, nose, throat, and lungs. Case studies of people exposed to butyl acrylate in previous spills have raised questions about potential longer-term health problems. Despite ongoing testing showing that people are not currently being exposed to chemicals from the derailment in their homes, there are concerns about the accuracy of the screening process and the potential health effects of the exposure.
