"Alarming Study: 80% of Americans Test Positive for Little-Known Toxic Chemical"
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A study by the Environmental Working Group found that 80% of Americans tested positive for chlormequat, a pesticide linked to reproductive and developmental health risks, with higher levels detected in 2023 than in previous years. The chemical, banned from use on food crops in the US, was found in popular oat-based products and is allowed in imported foods due to EPA regulations. Concerns have been raised about potential health impacts and the need for stricter regulations on pesticide use.
Topics:world#environmental-health#epa-regulations#food-safety#health-environment#pesticide-exposure#toxic-chemical
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