State of Oregon
03/04/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/04/2026 21:21
Agencies Responding to Asbestos Exposure at Trader Joe’s in Southeast Portland
Agencies Responding to Asbestos Exposure at Trader Joe's in Southeast Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. - The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and other agencies are responding to an asbestos exposure issue at the Trader Joe's store at 4715 SE Cesar E. Chavez Blvd. in Portland.
At DEQ's request, Trader Joe's closed the store to employees and customers, which was completed at approximately 5 p.m. this evening. The store will remain closed until the asbestos is fully decontaminated
Agencies are collecting details and will release more information tomorrow morning.
Health officials from the Oregon Health Authority and Multnomah County Health Department believe the risk of harm to public health is low due to the short exposure time.
Agencies further investigating this issue include DEQ, Oregon Health Authority, Oregon Occupational Safety and Health and the Multnomah County Health Department.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Michael Loch, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
[email protected]
Oregon Health Authority, Public Health Division [email protected]
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Contacts
DEQ Communications and Outreach
Michael Loch
Public Affairs
Northwest Region: Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Multnomah, Tillamook, and Washington counties
503-737-9435
https://www.oregon.gov/deq/
Public Affairs
Northwest Region: Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Multnomah, Tillamook, and Washington counties
503-737-9435
https://www.oregon.gov/deq/
Categories
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