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Independent in Long Beach, California

13 Oct 1977

Page 6

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Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1977

Page

6

Pesticide DBCP Linked to Sterility and Cancer Risks

San Francisco reports a hearing on dibromochloropropane DBCP, a pesticide tied to sterility in animals and potential cancer risks in humans. EPA findings show residues on several crops and possible cancer cases per million under various exposure scenarios. Research from UC Berkeley and others warns of genetic birth defects and reproductive harm.

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San Francisco U.S Environmental Protection Agency EPA Resi Donald Wharton UC Berkeley Occidental Chemical Co Lathrup Calif
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Sterility Findings Linked to Occidental Dow Shell Plants

Wharton reports workers at Occidental Dow Magnolia Ark and Shell Mobile Ala show sterility signs from DECP exposure. Ex-employees recall no prior fertility testing. they urge full access to animal study data before manufacturing, while Occidental cites gaps in interpreting studies and timing of tests.

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DBCP DBOP Dow Chemical Co Shell Oil Co Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration Occidental Dow Magnolia Ark Mobile Ala Wharton Ted Bricker
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