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[Willie McKemie <mckemie AT austinfarm.org>]

> <div><font face="Times New Roman" size="+1" color="#000000">Like most
> media myths, this one includes a fact or two. There was indeed an
> overreaction to the<i> 60 Minutes</i> report, as viewers confused a
> long-term cumulative threat with imminent danger. But Alar<i> is</i>
> a potent carcinogen, and its risks far outweigh its benefits. After
> extensive review, the Environmental Protection Agency decided in late
> 1989 to ban it because &quot;long-term exposure to Alar poses
> unacceptable risks to public health.&quot;</font></div>

Thanks for the information Leigh!  Do know of any estimates of how many 
people have been injured by ALAR?

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