Herbicide that Stimulates Excess Female Hormones production in Men, Found in Ekiti - CEFSAR Raises Alarm

Herbicide that Stimulates Excess Female Hormones production in Men, Found in Ekiti - CEFSAR Raises Alarm

The Centre for Food Safety and Agricultural Research has raised an alarm over the presence of banned herbicides in Nigerian markets. According to CEFSAR, the herbicide was found being hawked out of cars in Ekiti. These chemicals, already prohibited in other countries due to their harmful effects, pose significant health risks to consumers.Via its X account, CEFSAR wrote: "Happening now in Ijero Local Government, Ekiti; a @NafdacAgency banned tox…

Banned herbicide that "feminizes" men found in Nigeria markets – Centre For Food Safety and Agricultural Research raises alarm - Expressive Info

The Centre For Food Safety and Agricultural Research (CEFSAR) has raised alarm, alleging that Atrazine, a herbicide that is banned in most countries because it “castrates” and “feminises” men, is being sold in Nigeria. According to CEFSAR, the herbicide was found being hawked out of cars in Ekiti. The centre urged NAFDAC to act immediately.  Although Nigerians would have expected CEFSAR to reach out to NAFDAC directly to inform them to take acti…