Workers recently uncovered asbestos in a Kroger grocery store in Denton. The asbestos was located in a floor, and workers uncovered it while tearing out tile. The store was closed to customers while the asbestos was removed.
Asbestos is a mineral that can be worked into long, flexible fibers. Decades ago it was a popular addition to products such as floor tiles, siding and insulation. Its use has been outlawed, since inhalation of asbestos fibers can cause lung cancer, mesothelioma and other disorders. Asbestos products remain installed in many homes, businesses, schools, manufacturing facilities and other buildings.
