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EPA issues emergency ban of weedkiller Dacthal, citing risks to unborn children

  • The US Environmental Protection Agency has issued an emergency suspension of the weedkiller DCPA, also known as Dacthal, marking the first use of its emergency suspension authority in 40 years.
  • The EPA cited “serious risks” to unborn babies for pregnant people exposed to Dacthal, indicating they might experience exposures four to 20 times higher than what is deemed safe.
  • The emergency order is effective immediately, and the EPA plans to announce a notice of intent to cancel DCPA products within the next 90 days.
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