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Weedkiller ingredient widely used in US can damage organs and gut bacteria [Diquat is a neurotoxin, carcinogen and linked to Parkinson’s disease. It is about 200 times more toxic than glyphosate]

www.theguardian.com

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Weedkiller ingredient widely used in US can damage organs and gut bacteria [Diquat is a neurotoxin, carcinogen and linked to Parkinson’s disease. It is about 200 times more toxic than glyphosate]

www.theguardian.com

Chris RemingtonM to

Science@beehaw.org • 1 month ago

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Weedkiller ingredient widely used in US can damage organs and gut bacteria, research shows

www.theguardian.com

Diquat is banned in the UK, EU, China and other countries. The US has resisted calls to regulate it

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You would think extensive testing would be done before we allow stuff to be used for food lol
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6•1 month ago
@remington @rayckeith another good reason not to eat US produce.

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