U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) called on U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Robert Califf, M.D. to ...

Benzene levels have to meet the regulations set by multiple U.S. agencies. That includes the Consumer Product Safety ...

This alarming finding has sparked a broader discussion about the safety of gas stoves in homes. Led by Jackson, the research team uncovered that gas stoves release significant amounts of benzene ...

While benzene is a very useful hydrocarbon that offers diverse applications, it is also a known human carcinogen. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) lists the PEL-TWA at 1 ppm ...

Before the fire was even out, lab tests revealed benzene levels as high as 9.1 parts per billion in residential water samples — nine times higher than the state’s maximum safety level.

Sometimes these chemicals, such as benzene, can cause someone to become immediately ill if they drink or use the water. Symptoms can include nausea, headaches and rashes. These chemicals stick to ...

One concern is benzene, which is abundant in wildfire smoke ... Utilities now face the daunting task of testing the safety of drinking water, as residents seek to return home.