Environmentalists List a Dozen Produce Products Linked to High Pesticide Exposure Risks
Strawberries top environmental activist’s list of produce with the highest levels of pesticides, with 99% of samples testing positive for the chemicals.
Tag Archives: Pesticide
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Idaho Lawmakers Propose Bill to Limit Pesticide Exposure Injury Lawsuits in that State
Idaho is the only place that mines for elemental phosphorous, a vital ingredient in the weedkiller Roundup, which has been the subject of thousands of non-Hodgkins lymphoma lawsuits nationwide.
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Seresto Pet Collar Settlement Reached for Lawsuits Over Toxic Pesticides That Sickened Dogs, Cats
Final approval of the $15 million Seresto pet collar class action settlement is expected in December 2024.
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Court Ruling Allows EPA to Proceed with Chlorpyrifos Ban
EPA chlorpyrifos ban does not have to wait until lawsuits brought by the agricultural industry are resolved, a federal appeals court has ruled.
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Raid, Ortho and Other Common Pesticides May Be Linked to Neurodevelopmental Disorder Risks: Study
The study is the latest in increasing evidence that some common insecticides may be linked to an increased risk of autism, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental disorders.
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Hartz Pet Collar Recall May Be Required After EPA Finds “Unacceptable Risk” for Children
Children exposed to the pesticide may suffer developmental disorders and learning disabilities.
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Thyroid Cancer Risk Linked to Paraquat, Roundup and Other Pesticides: Study
Paraquat was linked to increased thyroid cancer risks under every analysis model researchers tried.
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FDA Report Finds Pesticide Levels Higher in Imported Food Than in Domestic
Imported food products were more likely to contain levels of pesticides which exceeded federal safety standards.
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Seresto Pet Collar Recall Urged by U.S. Lawmakers Over Risks to Animals and Owners
Manufacturer has refused to recall Seresto pet collars, despite deaths and poisoning injuries among animals and humans handling the flea and tick collars
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Pet Flea Collar Chemical Safety Must Be Reexamined by EPA: Court
The EPA has to re-evaluate a pet flea collar chemical safety petition by environmentalists after a federal appeals court found the agency did not follow its own rules in rejecting the petition.
