The EPA has issued an emergency ban on the weedkiller DCPA, citing risks to unborn children from exposure to the pesticide. DCPA was used to control weeds on various crops and plants but has been found to have serious risks, including affecting thyroid hormone levels in the fetus and potentially leading to irreversible health issues. Pregnant individuals handling DCPA products may experience exposure levels higher than deemed safe for unborn babies. The ban, the first in almost 40 years, was welcomed by farmworker organizations, who hope it will lead to further actions to protect reproductive health and safeguard communities from harmful pesticides.
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EPA Issues Emergency Ban On Common Weedkiller Citing Risk To Unborn Babies
