Pesticides: Carbofuran under Review
2008
Review of Carbofuran Pesticide Regulations
publication
Author Information
Author(s): David Tenenbaum
Primary Institution: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Hypothesis
The proposal to revoke carbofuran tolerances is necessary to protect children and wildlife from its toxic effects.
Conclusion
The EPA's proposal to revoke carbofuran tolerances aims to reduce risks to children and wildlife due to the pesticide's toxicity.
Supporting Evidence
- The EPA's risk assessments indicate that children are more sensitive to carbofuran than adults.
- Carbofuran is highly toxic to birds, fish, and bees.
- Over a million birds were estimated to be killed each year by carbofuran.
Takeaway
The EPA wants to stop allowing a harmful pesticide called carbofuran on food because it can make kids and animals very sick.
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