But the results lined up with recent findings showing possible links between autism and exposure to metals and certain solvents during pregnancy or early childhood, including a solvent called methylene chloride.
By these definitions, Roombas, and many at-home robotic cleaners, fall under the ban.
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Greta Cross,
USA Today,
30 July 2026
Health insurance was one of the key points in the recent cleaners union negotiations, and paying for health insurance for all employees and their families puts a significant cost on the theatrical productions.
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