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

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

EPA issues emergency order to halt use of herbicide

(COLORADO) — The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an emergency order on Wednesday, Aug. 7 to halt the use of the herbicide Dacthal. Dachtal, also known as Dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate (DCPA), is a pesticide registered to control weeds in both agricultural and non-agricultural settings. The EPA is suspending all registrations for pesticides that contain DCPA effective immediately. No person or business may use, distribute, sell…

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

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued an emergency suspension of the common weedkiller DCPA, also known as Dacthal, according to an announcement on Tuesday.

EPA issues emergency order to ban pesticide DCPA

The pesticide is is often used to control weeds on agricultural crops, such as broccoli and Brussels sprouts.

EPA bans pesticide Dacthal in a bid to protect unborn babies

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EPA issues ban on pesticide; says DCPA can cause serious risks to unborn babies

The Environmental Protection Agency says the weedkiller known as DCPA poses a threat to unborn babies.