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Well, fiesty76,John, Merry, Sue et all. Just ck'd the CDC list Sue sent us and read the fine print. These masks are NIOSH rated and approved, no respirator valve, rubber bands fit around the head....not the ears.....they fill all the blanks just fine. BUT, on the package, it states 'not for protection against disease or infection"....Hmmmmm....Guess that means Rob and I must cancel the orders??? I don't get it as they are approved, meet all the requirements.
Help....ADVICE? Need to cancel tomorrow. Thks, all. elizabeth
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@ess77- That's what scared me away too. I think that there's a huge competition going on now, everyone wants a piece. Wars and pandemics make a lot of money for some businesses. Everyone is out to reap what they can. Doesn't speak well for mankind.
So...I wnt to my daughter's house and read all the fine print on her box of 3M N95 Medical masks - EXACT same language - "not for protection against..." I bet it is a Federal regulation of some sort that makes them put it on. Effectiveness of certified N95 masks is determined by close fit to the face - it should seal tightly.
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Some regulation makes them say that. For what it's worth, if it's labeled N95, NIOSH registered and says FDA, it meets all requirements and is better than any fabric or blue pleated mask. N95 is a specific standard that says it filters 95% of particles .3 microns or larger.
Just be sure to wear & handle it correctly.
Sue