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Hidden Arsenic in Older Play Sets 11-25-2003 The Janak family's outdoor deck was looking more than a little worn two years ago, so they decided to sand and stain it. What the couple did not know was that sanding the pressure-treated lumber was not just creating sawdust, but also scattering particles of arsenic in the air. The deck of their home in Buffalo was a favorite play spot for their daughter, Emily, 6, who has Down syndrome and often chewed on the railing. Shortly after the sanding, Emily became irritable, her hand started to curve in and she lost the ability to pick things up. cca victims newstory on victims by Ron Matus cca victim story on another site This site has many stories of people poisoned by different means, Steve Tvedten would be pleased to put up your story if you would like to share it. Steve is a well known activist and educator on pesticides and their alternatives. TWO LETTERS FROM A VICTIM IN SPAIN VICTIM FROM SPAIN TELLS HIS STORY AND SEEKS HELP letter from a parent A letter from the parent of a 23 year year old man who died of cancer , who worked at a lumberyard A LETTER FROM A TOXIC SPECIALIST HERE IS A LETTER THAT I RECEIVED FROM A TOXIC SPECIALIST. ALL IDENTIFYING INFORMATION HAS BEEN REMOVED TO PROTECT THE CHILD BUT I HAVE GIVEN THE CONTACT INFORMATION TO GOVERNMENTS AROUND THE WORLD, WITH PERMISSION A Danger May Be Lurking in Your Own Backyard 07-07-2002 Two Children Arsenic Poisoned By Their CCA Playstructure link down but you can email me for it Victims of Wood Preservatives Want Them Fully Banned - 07-07-2002 - www.beyondpesticides.org PRESS RELEASE Beyond Pesticides/National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides Toxic Timber 09-28-2001 by Melanie Conklin of the Isthmus hear an expertand a victim express their concerns and more on the dangers of cca wood