Laminate Flooring Causes Cancer

A report released by the centers for disease control and prevention says that there is an increased risk of cancer and other health problems associated with exposure to certain laminate floors.

Laminate flooring causes cancer.

Certain types of laminate flooring made by lumber liquidators have a greater risk of causing cancer or other health problems than previously believed u s. The agency says select versions of the company s laminate flooring could cause 6 30 cancer cases per 100 000 people compared to the 2 9 cases it had originally estimated in its february 10 report. But the centers for disease control and prevention found that the level of the formaldehyde in the flooring at issue would increase a person s risk of cancer and could cause respiratory problems. To put these numbers into perspective the american cancer society estimates that up to 50 000 of every 100 000 people may develop cancer from all causes over their lifetimes.

Lumber liquidators is a u s based company and the. The american cancer society estimates that up to 50 000 of every 100 000 people may develop cancer from all causes over their lifetimes the cdc said. A 5 million class action lawsuit filed this week in florida accuses hardwood and laminate flooring giant lumber liquidators inc of selling products laden with cancer causing chemicals the case filed on tuesday in federal court in miami claims the company deceptively. Health regulators said monday.

As if you needed another reason to choose real wood over the faux version it turns out that some laminate floors may cause cancer. Read more lumber liquidators stock plunges.