Environmental

Cancer-Causing Methyl Iodide Pulled

Manufacturer pulls fumigant pesticide off U.S. market, California officials urged to support safe transitions for strawberry farmers

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Sacramento, CA–(ENEWSPF)–March 21, 2012.  After years of promoting their product in the face of scientific opposition, pesticide manufacturer Arysta LifeScience yielded to mounting pressure and pulled cancer-causing methyl iodide off the U.S. market. The decision comes as California officials draw up a plan to help farmers transition away from fumigant pesticides, especially in the state’s strawberry fields. Arysta’s…

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