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Friday, January 13, 2006

Concentrations of Chemical Found in Lakes, Effect Unclear

The Detroit Free Press reports that a little-studied fire retardant has accumulated in Great Lakes sediment and game fish for decades without detection, according to new research. Dechlorane Plus was found in the sediment of lakes Erie and Michigan, in regional air samples and in the tissues of walleye in Lake Erie. It is unclear what health impacts on humans or animals (if any) might be caused.

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