Synthetic Turf Council

Experts Agree There is No Scientific Evidence of Health Risks in New Jersey Synthetic Turf Fields

Published in Medical Verdicts and Law Weekly, May 8th, 2008

Committed to the safety and well-being of the public, the Synthetic Turf Council turned to scientists to evaluate the recent concerns of the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services (NJDHSS) that resulted in their closing of three playing fields over suspected high lead levels.

Dr. David Black (Ph.D. Forensic Toxicology) and Dr. Davis Lee (Ph.D. Synthetic Organic Chemistry) assert that there is no scientific evidence of health risks related to the three older synthetic turf fields in New Jersey, particularly the Ironbound B-Field on St. Charles Ave. in Newark. In addition, the NJDHSS concedes in their report that "available evidence suggests that there are no...

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Source: Medical Verdicts and Law Weekly (2008-05-08)

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