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Posted Sun Apr 12 2009: from Sydney Morning Herald: New sofas to blame for rash of allergies http://apocadocs.com/s.pl?1239551305 AN unexplained rash could be a sign that your couch is making you sick. A toxic fungicide in imported furniture is behind an outbreak of chronic dermatitis, skin burns, eye irritation and breathing difficulties across the world. Medical experts here are warning consumers to watch for symptoms. The international journal Allergy has confirmed what thousands of British and mainland European citizens have known for more than a year: new leather sofas imported from China are a hotbed of allergens. [Read more stories about: contamination, corporate malfeasance] New!: Your Quips: Haley says: "Perhaps your Barcalounger is safe." Got a PaniQuip? Your Quip (limit 140 characters, no links, just wit): First name: The text shown in the Web image to the right: We reserve the right to reuse, remove, or refuse any entry.

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