EPA Moves to Ban Dacthal: Worker Safety Concerns

The US EPA's proposed rule to ban Dacthal (DCPA) is rooted in concerns about the significant health risks it poses, particularly to workers who handle the pesticide or work in treated fields. Dacthal has been shown to disrupt thyroid hormone levels in fetuses, potentially leading to long-term developmental issues such as low birth weight, impaired brain development, decreased IQ, and motor skill deficits.