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California to phase out paraquat, a powerful weedkiller associated with serious health issues

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Hayley Smith, as published by Los Angeles Times - California · August 11, 2026 · 1 min read

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The California Department of Pesticide Regulation has announced a development regarding paraquat, a powerful weedkiller. Manufacturers of pesticide products containing this chemical have taken a specific action. All product registrations for pesticides containing paraquat have been voluntarily canceled by the manufacturers.

Further information on this decision is available from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, which oversees pesticide use in the state.

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Category: local · Published: August 11, 2026 · Source: Los Angeles Times - California · Reading time: 1 min

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California to phase out paraquat, a powerful weedkiller associated with serious health issues

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