GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Judge George J. Quist has given Wolverine World Wide two weeks to supply “substantive” records requested by attorneys representing more than 100 clients with drinking water polluted by toxic chemicals once used to make shoes. Quist, a 17th Circuit Court judge in Kent County, said the Rockford-based shoemaker has until April 13 […]
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Welcome to the Fluoride Action Network News Archive. The FAN News Archive serves as an historical repository for fluoride news stories, positive or negative. Since FAN catalogs all news stories on fluoride, our news section remains a reliable database of all published fluoride news.
Our news database is categorized by country, state/province, and industry. This collection of articles is constantly being updated with the most recent global news on fluoride-related issues and events.
Quarterback sacks mean less plaque for kids across Wisconsin
PLOVER, WIS. (WSAW) A partnership between the Green Bay Packers and Delta Dental is allowing kids across Wisconsin access to free dental care. For each of the 43 quarterback sacks the Packers recorded during the 2017/18 season, a donation was made to the Seal-A-Smile program, which provides free oral health screenings, fluoride varnish and sealants […]
Meadville: Minor changes at water authority’s reorganization meeting
Excerpt: The members of the MAWA [Meadville Area Water Authority] board are appointed by Meadville City Council. The makeup of the board and the process of selecting its members was the focus of more attention than usual during early and mid-2017 when the board controversially approved fluoridation by a 3-2 vote. Tommy Thompson, MAWA’s consulting […]
Manhattan Beach and Hermosa Beach support ban of hydrofluoric acid from Torrance refinery
On Tuesday night, the Manhattan Beach City Council, in a unanimous vote, joined Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach, as well as the county Board of Supervisors, to approve signing onto a letter to the Southcoast Air Quality Management District opposing the use of MHF at the Torrance Refinery. All three beach cities want the hydrofluoric […]
U.S. EPA fines Terminix $168,000 for misuse of pesticide products on Kauai
Molecular formula of Sulfuryl fluoride: LIHUE — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced a $168,535 fine against Terminix International Co. for misusing three different restricted-use fumigant pesticides, at four separate locations on Kauai. The company is a commercial pesticide applicator and uses the EPA-registered fumigants Vikane, Profume, and Degesch Fumi-Cel. Terminix failed to follow […]
YouTube: Does fluoride-pesticide containing raisins cause renal failure in dogs?
This is an excellent video interview by Dr. Becker with Melissa Gardner on the very real possibility that the high fluoride levels in raisins, due to the use of the pesticide cryolite in growing grapes, is responsible for renal failure in dogs. Dog owners are known to feed raisins and grapes to their pets based […]
Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph finds levels of fluoride above drinking water standards
JBSA-RANDOLPH, Texas — The Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph drinking water system recently violated a drinking water standard. Although this is not an emergency, customers have a right to know what happened, what they should do and what has been done to correct this situation. The flight routinely monitors for the presence of drinking water contaminants. […]
U.S. EPA fines Terminix $168,000 for misuse of pesticide products on Kauai
Note from FAN: Sulfuryl Fluoride is a highly neurotoxic fumigant used on post-harvest food. It was first approved by the US EPA Office of Pesticides to be used on food in 2004 (previously its only use was as a structural fumigant). With this approval, EPA approved the highest levels of fluoride residues on food in […]
EPA scientist fights for embattled risk-assessment program
Excerpt: The scientist hired in the Obama administration’s twilight to revitalize U.S. EPA’s troubled Integrated Risk Information System could soon find herself forced to shutter the chemical-testing effort she’s been battling to save. Kristina Thayer’s program — known by its acronym, IRIS — is unpopular with the chemical industry, its allies on Capitol Hill and […]
Marquette: Fluoride in city water supply sparks concerns
MARQUETTE — Health issues concerning the fluoridation of the city’s water were addressed by two Marquette residents Monday evening at the Marquette City Commission meeting. During public comment, Melissa Brandt and Wellness Centre of Marquette Director Valerie Olson cited scientific articles and explained why they both believe the city should reconsider fluoridating its water supply […]