Mold contamination and cannabis

Concerned about mold contamination and cannabis? You should be concerned about mold contamination and cannabis considering the number of recalls conducted by the FDA in the United States and Health Canada. The latest mold contamination that prompted a recall has been in the U.S, in Arizona. Several marijuana products, (specifically distillates and syrups), were found…

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Snow mold is affecting allergy sufferers

Snow mold and allergies Snow mold is out there now and snow mold is affecting allergy sufferers more than ever. What is it? Snow mold is a condition that appears typically in a winter where you get a heavy snowfall before the ground is fully frozen, like what happened to us here in Southern Ontario…

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Black Mold and Covid-19

Black Mold and Covid-19 As reported by Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, the coronavirus has recently linked Black Mold and Covid-19… two serious fungal / mold infections have been found the Aspergillis species has been identified as one of the main culprits. COVID-19 associated pulmonary aspergillosis and COVID-19 associated mucormycosis have been detected in the field during testing. The…

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The complex relationship between COVID-19 and Mold

More information continues to come to light about the complex relationship between COVID-19 and Mold. COVID-19 patients could be more susceptible to mold and fungal infections, according to researchers from Imperial College London. The researchers say that there has been reported evidence that patients with COVID-19 may be more at risk of lung infections caused…

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Maple Leaf Mold has been designated as an essential service

Our designation as an essential service has been confirmed Our designation as an essential business has been confirmed. Maple Leaf Services Inc, and its sister company, Maple Leaf Mold has been designated as an essential service by the Province of Ontario during this emergency province wide shutdown, (see Item 13); https://s3.amazonaws.com/files.news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2020/03/list-of-essential-workplaces-2.html Province wide non-essential services…

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Connection between the Coronavirus and Mold

Is there a connection between the Coronavirus and Mold As we ready ourselves for impending arrival of the Coronavirus virus here in North America it would be wise to understand not just the implications of the virus itself but if the virus may be exacerbated in some way through the presence of mold. The question…

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Mold in our Schools

Mold in our Schools…what can we do about it? As we begin to understand more about molds adverse health impacts we begin to truly understand how important it is to insure that mold in our schools is taken seriously. The most vulnerable in our society should not be exposed to mold…period. I’ve read numerous stories of…

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Spray foam is not the right option to deal with mold contamination.

Spray foam is not the right option to deal with mold contamination.       Application on mold treated surface                   Application on untreated surfaces Spray Foam Issues Spray foam is not the right option to deal with mold contamination in your attic of wall cavities of your…

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Are You Worried about your home’s air quality?

Are You Worried about your home’s air quality? Are you worried about your home’s air quality? As we move further into 2019 we are seeing more and more cases if homes with poor heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems that contribute directly to poor air quality and increased levels of mold and other harmful toxins…

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