Almost 25 years after curbing a pesticide linked to children's learning disorders, chlorpyrifos is back on various food crops, igniting health concerns.
The Environmental Protection Agency's recent proposal aims to outlaw chlorpyrifos use on most crops while allowing it on 11, including fruits popular among children.
Dr. Michal Freedhoff emphasized that the new E.P.A. rule would reduce chlorpyrifos application by 3.9 million pounds annually, protecting children's health.
The saga highlights challenges regulators face in removing harmful food chemicals, impacting public awareness and influencing political movements focused on food safety.
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