Published 08/07/2024 11:33:00 a.m.

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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The Independent

EPA issues rare emergency ban on pesticide that damages fetuses

The Environmental Protection Agency announced an immediate ban on selling the pesticide DCPA or Dacthal

08/07/2024 11:33:22 p.m.·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

EPA issues rare emergency ban on pesticide that damages fetuses

The Environmental Protection Agency announced an immediate ban on selling the pesticide DCPA or Dacthal. The weed killer was primarily used on crops. Federal officials said it harms unborn babies

08/08/2024 12:58:36 a.m.·United States

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USA Today

In historic move, EPA bans pesticide; cites alarming setbacks for fetuses

Babies born moms exposed to DCPA, or Dacthal, have been linked to low birth weight, impaired brain development and motor skills.

08/06/2024 5:10:03 p.m.·United States

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CNN

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

The US Environmental Protection Agency has issued an emergency suspension of the common weedkiller DCPA, also known as Dacthal, it said Tuesday, the first time the agency has used its emergency suspension authority in 40 years.

08/06/2024 8:53:07 p.m.·Atlanta, United States

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EPA issues emergency ban on weedkiller Dacthal

(CNN) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued an emergency suspension on the common weedkiller DCPA, also called Dacthal. This is the first time the agency used its emergency suspension authority in 40 years. The last time a ban like this was made was on the pesticide EDB in 1983. DCPA is used to control weeds in both agricultural and non-agricultural settings. It’s often used on things like grass, artificial turf, and vegetables. The …

08/07/2024 9:14:07 p.m.·Idaho Falls, United States

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