tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-371064711268815014.post5855130988506569928..comments2023-10-20T07:13:57.252-07:00Comments on Eco.Logical.Mom: Contaminated Strawberries from CaliforniaRenata Lima Lerchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05200069289543319481noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-371064711268815014.post-18604076021353034772011-01-05T09:49:33.231-08:002011-01-05T09:49:33.231-08:00In February 2010, a scientific committee for the C...In February 2010, a scientific committee for the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) concluded a review for methyl iodide. The committee determined that methyl iodide is "highly toxic," and that "any anticipated scenario for the agricultural or structural fumigation use of this agent would result in exposures to a large number of the public and thus would have a significant adverse impact on the public health." It also concluded that adequate control of the chemical in these circumstances would be "difficult, if not impossible."mattmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08436315380662723927noreply@blogger.com