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The EPA has ordered an emergency ban on DCPA, a pesticide commonly used on crops over, its risks to unborn babies.

EPA orders emergency ban over common pesticide

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Tuesday said it was taking the rare step of issuing an “emergency suspension” of a chemical used to kill weeds on farms, golf courses and athletic fields, citing risks to unborn children. The pesticide dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate, known as DCPA or Dacthal,...

EPA issues rare “emergency” suspension of dangerous weed killer

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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an emergency order Tuesday to remove from the market a pesticide linked to fetal damage, its first such action in nearly four decades. In a statement, the EPA said exposure to the pesticide, dimethyl tetrachloroterephthalate, also known DCPA or dacthal, can affect fetal thyroid...

EPA issues emergency order to halt use of dangerous pesticide

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The weedkiller has been prohibited for use on crops in the European Union since 2009.

EPA Issues Emergency Ban Of Pesticide, Citing Risks To Unborn Children

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A chemical used in rocket fuel and fireworks is also found in an array of food products, particularly those popular with babies and children, according to findings released Wednesday by Consumer Reports.The tests by the advocacy group come decades after the chemical, called perchlorate, was first identified as a contaminant in food and water. The Environmental Working Group in 2003 found perchlorate in nearly 20% of supermarket lettuce tested. Linked to potential brain damage in fetuses and newborns and thyroid troubles in adults, perchlorate was detected in measurable levels of 67% of 196 samples of 63 grocery and 10 fast-food products,...

Rocket fuel chemical is widespread in food, Consumer Reports finds

Federal environmental regulators are launching a new project to test waters near U.S. Army installations for contamination by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as “forever chemicals”, which have been linked to increased risks of cancer and other adverse health problems. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency...

Drinking Water Near U.S. Army Bases Will Be Tested for PFAS Contamination

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The Food and Drug Administration recently classified a recall of rice as a "Class II" recall. The rice is believed to be contaminated by objects of "rodent origin."

Rice sold in 7 states recalled due to possible contamination of 'rodent origin'

A new scientific report lends weight to consumer concerns about pesticide residues on food, presenting fresh evidence that washing fruit before eating it does not remove various toxic chemicals commonly used in agriculture. The paper, authored by Chinese researchers and published Wednesday in the American Chemical Society’s journal Nano Letters,...

Peel those apples: New study confirms washing doesn’t remove pesticide residues

It's a disturbing lack of clarity about a substance that is so widely used. Amid a scorching summer, hydration is paramount. But recent research has scientists alarmed regarding the presence of one widespread but underrecognized forever chemical in the water we drink: trifluoroacetic acid, a difficult-to-detect substance that could seriously impact our health, The Washington Post reported.

Experts sound warning about concerning chemicals increasingly found in drinking water: 'Everyone's drinking it'

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If you rinse your fruits and vegetables thoroughly because you’re worried about ingesting pesticides, you won’t like the conclusion of a recently published study. It appears that washing fruit and vegetables is not enough to remove pesticides. Some will still remain on the surface, and the only way to completely get rid of them might be to peel them.
A team of Chinese researchers published a paper in the American Chemical Society’s Nano Letters journal detailing experiments that prove pesticides might linger on foods even after washing them.
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Washing fruit won’t completely remove pesticides, so this is what you have to do

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) has issued a health alert to clinicians statewide following reports of severe acute illnesses and adverse effects of consuming Diamond Shruumz™ brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies. The warning comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received reports of serious health issues linked to these mushroom-containing edible products.

Tennessee Health Alert: Severe Illnesses Linked to Diamond Shruumz™ Products

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 The Biden administration has doled out more than $2 billion in direct payments for Black and other minority farmers discriminated against by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the president announced Wednesday.More than 23,000 farmers were approved for payments ranging from $10,000 to $500,000, according to the USDA. Another 20,000 who planned to start a farm but did not receive a USDA loan received between $3,500 and $6,000. Most payments went to farmers in Mississippi and Alabama. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack told reporters that the aid “is not compensation for anyone’s loss or the pain endured, but it is an...

Black and other minority farmers are getting $2 billion from USDA after years of discrimination

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Popular Spice Recalled Across Illinois Poses 'Permanent' Health Risk

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For the first time in 40 years, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an immediate emergency pesticide ban. The pesticide, known as DCPA or Dacthal, is regularly used to kill weeds that harm crops like broccoli, kale, and strawberries. When pregnant women are exposed to the pesticide, however, it can disrupt fetal thyroid levels and cause lifelong health problems for their children after they're born.

EPA Bans Pesticide That Poses Significant Birth Risks

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Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter to Anne Milgram, administrator for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on Wednesday, expressing his support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendation that the DEA ease restrictions on marijuana.

Gov. Andy Beshear pens letter to DEA in support of easing federal restrictions on marijuana

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NEWARK, N.J. – Sixteen individuals have been charged in connection with a widespread "grandparent scam" that defrauded elderly Americans out of millions of dollars. The charges were announced by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

16 Charged in Nationwide 'Grandparent Scam'; Millions Stolen

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

As highly pathogenic avian influenza has spread in dairy herds across the U.S., the virus is being detected in raw milk. A new study by a broad team of researchers at Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine helps explain why. Sialic acid, a sugar molecule found on the...

Receptors make dairy cows a prime target for influenza, ISU team finds

HealthDay News — Millions of Americans use the opioid-like herbal supplement known as kratom, but evidence of its dangers continue to mount. The US Food and Drug Administration has issued another alert for consumers to stay away from one brand of kratom in particular, OPMS Black Liquid Kratom. “The...

Brand of Kratom Tied to One Death, Many Severe Illnesses, FDA Warns

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Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

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EPA Bans Weedkiller Proven Harmful to Developing Fetuses

There are plenty of things parents look out for to protect their unborn children, from avoiding deli meat and secondhand smoke to forgoing licorice. Unfortunately, there...

EPA Bans Weedkiller Proven Harmful to Developing Fetuses

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