MOLINE, Ill. (KWQC) – Octapharma Plasma says they are “investigating” a situation at their Avenue of the Cities donation center in Moline.
According to staff at Octapharma’s plasma center, the site has been infested with bed bugs. Madeline Reddy, an employee at Octapharma Plasma’s Moline site, said the center had had bed bugs for a few weeks. According to an email tospender, the plasma center was closed due to “unforeseen circumstances” and reopened on September 20.
In a statement to TV6, Octapharma said: “We are aware of the situation at our donation center in Moline, IL and are currently investigating the matter. Until the investigation is complete, we cannot provide any further details. Providing a healthy, safe and positive experience for our donors and staff is the priority and expectation at all Octapharma Plasma sites.”
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