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OCTOBER 29, 2009

Feds: Chinese drywall in Florida not poisonous

A report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission failed to prove that Chinese drywall emits enough chemicals to cause health problems. The report, based on testing at 10 houses in Florida and Louisiana, agrees with earlier findings from Florida scientists.

The Bradenton Herald also has the dope.

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson "expressed frustration" that the results didn't confirm earlier fears.

Hold on a minute. Isn't that good news? Ya know, that Floridians aren't being gassed by plaster imported from China?

Nevertheless, the bad drywall does corrode copper wiring and pipes and makes living in some of these homes a chore. Some builders like Lennar have been replacing noxious drywall free of charge.

The government plans further testing. People have complained about coughing, asthma attacks, sore throats and migraines.

I'm no great fan of outsourcing, but let's not jump to conclusions that the Chinese are poisoning their best overseas customers.

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