THE PROBLEM: A major household products company faced a challenge from a rival company, claiming that its product was better at cleaning household dirt. Contesting this claim on the grounds that the dirt the rival company used was not … [Read more...]
Asbestos in Hair Dryer?
Through Microscopy: A Case Study . THE PROBLEM: Hair dryers are a common household appliance and some older hair dryers may have been made with an asbestos-containing insulating material. There was a concern that the … [Read more...]
Foreign Material on Produce
Produce refers to the fresh fruits and vegetables that are grown on farms. These items are typically sold in supermarkets, grocery stores, and farmers markets. Foreign material on produce can refer to a buildup of small particles, such as … [Read more...]
Glass in Chocolate Bar
Foreign material in foods, such as glass, plastic, rubber and metal can result in customer complaints and damage to a company's reputation. Foreign material in foods can have many possible sources, such as contaminated raw material, aging … [Read more...]
Asbestos News Coverage
THE PROBLEM: A major broadcast news agency was working on a story about asbestos found in public school buildings and received a scientific study from the school systems in question. The journalist assigned the story needed assistance … [Read more...]