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Undisclosed paraquat safety data emerges amid Syngenta Parkinson's lawsuits

Original: Revealed: the undisclosed safety data emerging as weedkiller maker faces Parkinson’s lawsuits in US. Syngenta denies kee

Chemical maker Syngenta is facing Parkinson's disease lawsuits in the United States, and undisclosed safety data about its weedkiller paraquat is now coming to light. The company denies withholding relevant information from the EPA. Paraquat remains on the US market even though it has been banned in many other countries over health concerns.

Why now: New reporting on withheld safety data is fuelling public scrutiny as courts weigh Parkinson's claims against Syngenta.

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• Revealed: the undisclosed safety data emerging as weedkiller maker faces Parkinson’s lawsuits in US. Syngenta denies keeping relevant data from the EPA as paraquat stays in the US market despite global bans. # ClimateChange # GlobalWarming https://www.… · climatenewsnow · 6

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