Steri-Tech EtO Emission Cancer Lawsuit
Do You Live or Work Near Steri-Tech, Inc. in Salinas? Have You Been Diagnosed with Cancer?
Steri-Tech has been accused of knowingly emitting a known carcinogen into the atmosphere for decades. If you live near the plant and have been diagnosed with cancer, you may qualify for a settlement.
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“With new scientific information that shows that ethylene oxide is much more potent than previously thought in inducing long-term human health risks, the agency needed to reevaluate public policy, in this case, regulation, to control that air pollutant”
“The EPA says long-term or lifetime exposure to ethylene oxide can cause lymphoma, breast cancer and other illnesses.”
“Indeed, EtO emissions from these sterilizers contribute to a high overall air toxics cancer risk in these communities.”
Steri-Tech, Inc. in Salinas, Puerto Rico, has become a focal point in the community’s struggle with severe environmental contamination, particularly due to ethylene oxide (EtO) emissions, a gas known to cause cancer. The situation escalated when the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revealed that Salinas has one of the highest concentrations of EtO in any U.S. jurisdiction.
Steri-Tech uses EtO to sterilize medical equipment, a process that contributes significantly to the town’s pollution. The EPA’s data highlights the gravity of the situation, showing that Salinas has a high cancer rate, with 140 cases reported in 2019, and faces elevated levels of carcinogenic chemicals, including styrene and EtO.
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