ETO
About the Campaign
Sterilization Services of Tennessee, located in the center of Southwest Memphis is one of many facilities in the United States and Puerto Rico that use Ethylene Oxide (EtO), a toxic colorless gas, and a known carcinogen. Breathing EtO over a long period of time can increase people’s risk of developing certain types of cancer, especially white blood cell cancers and breast cancer, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists. After petitioning The White House, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Shelby County Health Department, Sterilization Services of Tennessee closed their doors and left Southwest Memphis on April 30th, 2024!
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EtO Gas Used to Sterilize Medical Devices Ignites Fears Over Link to Cancer
ABC News, April 3