The presence of strawberries usually represents sweetness and the start of summer. However, strawberries in California may soon be causing cancer, birth defects and miscarriages. California is thinking about allowing the use of a highly toxic chemical on their strawberry fields. This affects all of us, since 90% of strawberries in the US are grown in California. Do you want to take action to stop the use of the harmful methyl iodide for strawberries? Would you like them to consider a natural pest control alternative like Wondercide™ EcoTreat™ PRO?

Nobel laureates and scientists say that methyl iodide is one of the most toxic chemicals used in food manufacturing. But, California is still planning to allow its use for spraying and injecting into the soil. California even released reports saying that if methyl iodide is used, its control on human exposure would be very difficult and probably next to impossible. The report also says that its use would have very unpleasant effects on public health, and this includes the spread of cancer, the increase in miscarriages and brain damage to fetuses and children.

It is very important that we take action to stop the approval of this dangerous chemical. The effect of California’s choice may start a national review of methyl iodide by the Environmental Protection Agency.

It is about time that we prioritize our health and our children’s health first before anything else. Safer and healthier ways must be used in producing strawberries. We should not allow the access of more toxins into our bodies and our environment. Green pest control initiatives must speak up!

Let us sign the petition against the use of methyl iodide on our strawberries:

http://action.foodandwaterwatch.org/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=4165