This petition was submitted during the 2015–2017 Conservative government

Petition Make it compulsory for councils to warn of lethal risks of food recycling bins.

Toxic mould from recycling caddies can be fatal to people & pets including cats & dogs due to risks of Mycotoxicosis.2 dogs recently, nearly died due to this,1 is still fighting for its life.Councils are currently failing to warn of potential lethal risks.We ask you ensure they do as a duty of care.

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Below is the council concerned's link that doesn't appear to warn of lethal mould risks:http://www.dacorum.gov.uk/home/environment-street-care/recycling-refuse-waste/household-waste-recycling/food-waste-caddies

See The Wheelhouse Veterinary Centre (1 of 3 vets treating the dogs) post about it:

https://www.facebook.com/TheWheelhouseVets/posts/1422334514507038

800+ comments,1000+ reactions,7000+ shares in < 3 days evidences owner trauma, public shock, lack of risk awareness & costs of £10K

This petition closed early because of a General Election Find out more on the Petitions Committee website

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