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flag US EPA suspends DCPA pesticide use due to health risks for unborn babies, which may lead to a permanent ban.

flag The US EPA has suspended the use of DCPA (Dacthal), a pesticide used in agriculture and non-agricultural settings, due to significant health risks to unborn babies. flag DCPA is linked to changes in fetal thyroid hormone levels, potentially resulting in low birth weight, impaired brain development, decreased IQ, and impaired motor skills. flag This marks the first time the EPA has used its emergency suspension authority in nearly four decades. flag The agency plans to issue a notice of intent to cancel DCPA products within the next 90 days, potentially leading to a permanent ban on the pesticide.

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