Gansen Law Group, P.C. is investigating potential lawsuits on behalf of women who were exposed to weedkiller Dacthal (DCPA) during their pregnancy and delivered children with birth defects. Dacthal is used to treat grasses, artificial turf, crops including strawberries, cotton and field beans and vegetables such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and onions.
On August 6, 2024, the EPA issued an emergency ban of Dacthal, citing risks to unborn children. CNN has reported, "The agency cited 'serious risks' to unborn babies of pregnant women who are exposed to the chemical including living in or around areas where Dacthal has been used. Some pregnant people who handle DCPA products could be exposed to levels that are four to 20 times higher than what the EPA considers safe for unborn babies…Exposure can alter fetal thyroid hormone levels, a change linked to low birth weight, impaired brain development, decreased IQ and impaired motor skills later in life, according to the EPA.”
An EPA spokesperson warned, “DCPA is so dangerous that it needs to be removed from the market immediately. It’s EPA’s job to protect people from exposure to dangerous chemicals. In this case, pregnant women who may never even know they were exposed could give birth to babies that experience irreversible lifelong health problems.”
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