BAA new study has raised concerns about the safety of the pesticide fluazinam, which has been approved for use in the European Union since 2008. Researchers from Stockholm University re-analyzed data from a 2005 study on mice and found six cases where exposure to fluazinam was linked to statistically significant changes in brain development, including reduced brain weight and width in offspring. The researchers argue these findings suggest potential long-term effects and believe fluazinam should not have been approved for use in the EU. Fluazinam belongs to the PFAS group of fungicides used to protect crops like potatoes and apples from fungal diseases. Environmental and public health organizations have called for urgent investigation and removal of the pesticide from the market. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has initiated a new safety assessment, with final conclusions expected by early 2027.
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