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The target organ for paraquat toxicity is the lung. In fact, there is a term for the disease that results from paraquat poisoning and directly damages the lungs – paraquat lung. The toxicity of paraquat is undisputed, with both human and animal studies showing evidence of how damaging the chemical is to cells. The controversy […]
Plaintiffs who have suffered from the long-term effects of paraquat poisoning have been filing a paraquat poisoning lawsuit in different courts across the United States. And the numbers of cases filed in the paraquat multidistrict litigation continue to increase as we speak. Despite the advancements in medical technology today, there is still no cure available […]
Paraquat was first manufactured and produced for commercial purposes by Imperial Chemical Industries (now Syngenta) in early 1962 under the brand name Gramoxone. Since then – and up to now – it remains one of the most widely used herbicides around the world. But in the United States, paraquat is classified by the Environmental Protection […]
A paraquat lawsuit aims to seek compensation for individuals suffering from various health risks associated with paraquat exposure. The first paraquat exposure lawsuit was filed in 2017 by farmers and other agricultural workers who were diagnosed with Parkinson’s after handling the toxic chemical in their workplace for many years. Since then, it has been one […]
Paraquat is classified by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a restricted use pesticide (RUP). This restriction means that only certified pesticide applicators can purchase and mix, load, and apply the herbicide. In order to be certified as a pesticide applicator, you need to undergo an EPA-approved paraquat training course once every three […]
Paraquat is a restricted use pesticide (RUP), which means it is not available to the public and only certified pesticide applicators can purchase and/or use the weed killer. However, evidence exists that paraquat exposure within 550 yards of a home may increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. In other words, even though paraquat is […]
Most of us know what pot is, but if you also have an idea about what is paraquat, you may be wondering why these two words are even in the same sentence. But that is not some kind of mistake – in fact, the reason behind “paraquat pot” is deeply disturbing. You see, in the […]
Intoxication is a word that is often associated with alcohol or drugs. However, there is also a risk of intoxication for individuals who handle toxic chemicals such as herbicides. For instance, the popular herbicide paraquat can cause fatal intoxication or poisoning when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed by the skin. Paraquat intoxication is the leading cause […]
Roundup is the top-selling weed killer in the United States. A large percentage of farmers across the country have depended on Roundup to keep weeds away from their farms. Ironically, however, Roundup contains an active ingredient that has long been under scrutiny over questions about its safety. This weed-whacking main ingredient is called glyphosate. In […]
Paraquat exposure occurs when individuals have contact with the herbicide paraquat through skin absorption, inhalation, or ingestion. Farmers and agricultural workers have the highest risk of being exposed to paraquat, as they work closely with the toxic chemical as part of their job. However, recent studies have revealed that even residents who live near farms […]