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Re: Vermiculite and Asbestos

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Apparently, though there was quite a problem with vermiculite from
a WR Grace (evil evil evil) mine in Montana being contaminated with
asbestos, this is not generally the case, and occasional exposure to
vermiculite such as home gardeners would experience isn't a big deal.  
Check out these links:

http://seattlep-i.nwsource.com/uncivilaction/gard022.shtml

The original EPA paper the article discusses is here - you'll need
Adobe Acrobat reader to see this document:

http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/asbestos/vermfacts.pdf

Of course, you can also catch Legionnaire's Disease from ordinary
garden soil, or tetanus, or...you get the picture.

Jason


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