Dacthal is commonly used for weed control with crops such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and onions. (Jae C. Hong / Associated Press)Federal regulators issued a rare emergency order Tuesday to stop the use of a popular weed killer they say causes significant risk to farmworkers and fetuses. The chemical is commonly used for weed control with crops such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and onions. The movement of the weed killer through the air to areas near treated fields could also put fetuses and pregnant women at risk, the EPA said. Despite the emergency order, the EPA said it could still take months before the product is pulled off shelves because of procedural requirements.

Source: Los Angeles Times August 08, 2024 03:36 UTC