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California’s weak pesticide enforcement leaves farmworkers, including minors, at risk due to infrequent inspections and unpenalized violations.
California’s enforcement of pesticide safety rules for farmworkers is weak, with infrequent inspections—just one per 146 applications in key agricultural counties—and many violations going unpunished.
Over 240 businesses were cited for more than 1,200 violations, yet nearly half received no fines.
County inspectors operate independently without sharing data, enabling repeat offenses.
Workers, including minors, report health issues like headaches and skin irritation, with long-term risks especially high for children.
Despite declining pesticide use, experts say inconsistent enforcement and lack of accountability undermine safety, leaving vulnerable workers exposed.
La débil aplicación de los pesticidas en California deja a los trabajadores agrícolas, incluidos los menores de edad, en riesgo debido a las inspecciones poco frecuentes y las violaciones no sancionadas.