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EPA Issues Emergency Order to Stop Use of Pesticide Dacthal to Address Serious Health Risk

Source
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Date
Aug 6, 2024
Summary
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has ordered an immediate suspension of a pesticide, citing the risks to pregnant farmworkers.
Tagged as
Agricultural health and safety · Farmers and farmworkers · Legislation and regulations · Maternal health and prenatal care