Guest guest Posted May 20, 2006 Report Share Posted May 20, 2006 Controversial Insecticide Allowed to Stay on Market 2006 Washington - The EPA has tentatively agreed to new restrictions that will allow a Southern California pesticide maker to keep a controversial insecticide on the market, the agency announced Tuesday. DDVP is listed by California as a known carcinogen and is part of a class of chemicals that has been linked to developmental damage in children. Exposure to DDVP can cause flu-like symptoms, including headaches, nausea and vomiting. In large doses, the chemical is fatal. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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