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Weed Killer Paraquat Linked Potentially to Thyroid Disease and Birth Defects

DanAgri-Business, Environment, Regulation

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California’s pesticide regulators have linked the weed killer paraquat to potential thyroid disease and birth defects, though no direct link to Parkinson’s disease has been established. This preliminary report review could lead to restrictions or a full ban, potentially making California the first U.S. state to do so.

Lorrie Boyer reports for AgNet West.

Weed Killer Paraquat Linked Potentially to Thyroid Disease and Birth Defects