1 broken bulb pushes contamination to 300 times EPA limits

Poisonous vapor so bad, researchers recommend families no longer use CFLs.The NIEHS website states, "Today’s CFLs underscore mercury's volatile vapor form, which is still a significant health concern – ventilation reduces but does not eliminate this toxicant. Mercury vapor inhalation can cause significant neural damage in developing fetuses and children."

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