Banned pesticides: Poison on sale in Nigerian markets (1)
Despite a NAFDAC ban, dangerous agrochemicals like DD Force and Sniper are still sold in open markets, causing health issues like acute toxicity. Read More: https://punchng.com/banned-pesticides-poison-on-sale-in-nigerian-markets-1/
In Ibusa, Delta State, Nigeria, 31-year-old Patience Okorie and her five-month-old baby suffered health issues after using a banned insecticide called DD Force for indoor pest control. The mother and child were later diagnosed with acute toxicity at a local hospital. The incident highlights the dangers of using agricultural chemicals for residential pest control, especially when products intended for crop protection are misused.
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has banned the sale of small-volume dichlorvos formulations (100ml or less) since 2019, but these products are still being sold openly in markets.
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