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Manufacturing Danger: The BioLab Story

Manufacturing Danger: The BioLab Story

By: Georgia Public Broadcasting
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When a fire at the BioLab plant in Conyers, Georgia, sent a toxic cloud of smoke across the community, residents were left to wonder what they had been exposed to and what it would mean for their long-term health. One year later, many of those questions remain unanswered. In Manufacturing Danger: The BioLab Story, GPB’s Pamela Kirkland follows residents through the aftermath, while uncovering new details about what was happening inside the plant. Former employees describe ignored warnings, and whistleblowers raise questions about the response to the disaster. In Season 2, the podcast pieces together what could have been done to prevent the fire. It follows the ongoing health fallout, examines why critical response tools were never used, and reveals how BioLab’s little-known parent company is more familiar than most people realize.All Rights Reserved. © 2025 Economics Politics & Government Science Social Sciences
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  • Echoes of Conyers
    Nov 3 2025

    Pamela travels to Roseland, Louisiana, after an explosion at Smitty’s Supply, a scene that mirrors the BioLab fire in Conyers, Georgia. She talks with residents, local leaders, and retired Lieutenant General Russell Honoré about health testing, cleanup, and the struggle to rebuild trust in public institutions. Along the way, she examines how the U.S. Chemical Safety Board balances limited authority with public expectation and how BioLab and its parent company, KIK Consumer Products, remain under scrutiny as investigations and enforcement actions continue.

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    23 mins
  • You Can’t Find What You Don’t Look For
    Oct 27 2025

    When BioLab burned in Conyers, officials told the public the danger was over. What if they never looked for the most toxic chemicals? This episode follows the trail of missing tests, hidden dioxins, and the local voices who refused to let the story fade, including the Rockdale County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor, who kept asking the questions others stopped asking.

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    20 mins
  • The Biggest Company You've Never Heard Of
    Oct 20 2025

    Follow the investigation into Biolab’s sudden halt to manufacturing in Conyers and the complex finances of its parent, KIK Consumer Products. We connect resident claims and class actions with pressure from creditors and a changing pool chemical market, so you understand how corporate decisions and court rulings could shape health monitoring and compensation for thousands. Join us as we unpack filings, facilities, and the supply chain to reveal what is visible and what remains hidden.

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    27 mins
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