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Summary
The 2012 von Stackelberg Study On 2,4-D Herbicide
In 2012, Dr. Katherine von Stackelberg conducted a study to determine whether there was ANY VALIDITY to the suggestion from some EPIDEMIOLOGIC STUDIES that 2,4-D may be associated with an increased risk of Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma ( NHL ), Hodgkin’s Disease, Leukemia, and Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
The combined evidence indicates it is HIGHLY IMPLAUSIBLE that exposure to 2,4-D and/or MCPA are associated with a risk of developing Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma ( NHL ) or other lymphohematopoietic cancers.
Toxicological studies in rodents show NO EVIDENCE OF CARCINOGENICITY, and regulatory agencies world-wide consider chlorophenoxies like 2,4-D as NOT LIKELY TO BE CARCINOGENIC or UNCLASSIFIABLE AS TO CARCINOGENICITY.
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Highly Implausible
Carcinogenic
Outcomes
The 2012 von Stackelberg
Study On 2,4-D Herbicide
February 1st, 2012
A Systematic Review Of Carcinogenic Outcomes And Potential Mechanisms From Exposure To 2,4-D And MCPA In The Environment
Study By Environmental Health Research Foundation Scientist Katherine von Stackelberg On The Safety Of Products Used To Maintain Green Space
Selected And Adapted Excerpts
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The 2012 von Stackelberg Study On 2,4-D Herbicide
Highly Implausible Carcinogenic Outcomes
MCPA and 2,4-D ― two of the most widely used herbicide products.
Dr. Katherine von Stackelberg, E Risk Sciences And Harvard Center For Risk Analysis, conducted a study to determine whether there was ANY VALIDITY to the suggestion from some EPIDEMIOLOGIC STUDIES that both 2,4-D and MCPA may be associated with an increased risk of Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma ( NHL ), Hodgkin’s Disease, Leukemia, and Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
The 2012 von Stackelberg Study On 2,4-D Herbicide concluded ―
The combined evidence indicates it is HIGHLY IMPLAUSIBLE that exposure to 2,4-D and/or MCPA are associated with a risk of developing NHL or other lymphohematopoietic cancers.
The 2012 von Stackelberg Study On 2,4-D Herbicide was published in 2012 in a peer-reviewed scientific publication, the Journal of Toxicology.
The 2012 von Stackelberg Study On 2,4-D Herbicide
Abstract
Chlorophenoxy compounds, particularly 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid ( 2,4-D ) and 4-chloro-2-methylphenoxyacetic acid ( MCPA ), are amongst the most widely used herbicides in the United States for both agricultural and residential applications.
Epidemiologic studies suggest that exposure to 2,4-D and MCPA may be associated with increased risk Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma ( NHL ), Hodgkin’s Disease ( HD ), Leukemia, and Soft Tissue Sarcoma ( STS ). [ ?!?! ]
Toxicological studies in rodents show NO EVIDENCE OF CARCINOGENICITY, and regulatory agencies world-wide consider chlorophenoxies as NOT LIKELY TO BE CARCINOGENIC or UNCLASSIFIABLE AS TO CARCINOGENICITY.
This systematic review assembles the available data to evaluate epidemiologic, toxicological, pharmacokinetic, exposure, and bio-monitoring studies with respect to key cellular events noted in disease etiology and how those relate to hypothesized modes of action for these constituents to determine the plausibility of an association between environmentally relevant concentrations of 2,4-D and MCPA and lymphohematopoietic cancers.
The combined evidence DOES NOT SUPPORT a genotoxic mode of action.
Although plausible hypotheses for other carcinogenic modes of action exist, a comparison of bio-monitoring data to oral equivalent doses calculated from bioassay data show that environmental exposures are NOT SUFFICIENT to support a causal relationship.
Genetic polymorphisms exist that are known to increase the risk of developing Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma ( NHL ).
The potential interaction between these polymorphisms and exposures to chlorophenoxy compounds, particularly in occupational settings, is largely unknown.
The 2012 von Stackelberg Study On 2,4-D Herbicide
References
REFERENCE — 2,4-D — 2012 02 01 — A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF CARCINOGENIC OUTCOMES & POTENTIAL MECHANISMS FROM EXPOSURE — VON STACKELBERG — 1
REFERENCE — 2,4-D — 2012 02 01 — A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF CARCINOGENIC OUTCOMES & POTENTIAL MECHANISMS FROM EXPOSURE — VON STACKELBERG — 2
REFERENCE — 2,4-D — 2012 07 11 — A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF CARCINOGENIC OUTCOMES — THE INDUSTRY TASK FORCE II ON 2,4-D — VON STACKELBERG
REFERENCE – 2,4-D — 2012 07 11 — A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF CARCINOGENIC OUTCOMES — HARVARD CENTER FOR RISK ANALYSIS — VON STACKELBERG
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Background Information
From An Independent Perspective
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Background Information From An Independent Perspective
2,4-D Herbicide Is Scientifically Safe & Causes No Harm
Of all pest control products, 2,4-D HERBICIDE IS THE MOST HATED by Anti-Pesticide Terrorist-Activists.
Actually, 2,4-D is not only among the MOST STRINGENTLY TESTED pest control products, it is among the MOST THOROUGHLY REVIEWED and RE-EVALUATED.
In fact, 2,4-D is SCIENTIFICALLY SAFE and CAUSES NO HARM.
Activists FALSELY ALLEGE having some form of « secret evidence » proving that 2,4-D is not safe.
In fact, they have NOTHING but CONCOCTED STORIES, PUBLIC PARANOIA and ENVIRONMENTAL TERROR − these are the ONLY weapons that activists have against 2,4-D.
Anti-Pesticide Activists CONVENIENTLY IGNORE the fact that pest control products like 2,4-D are HEALTH-CANADA-APPROVED, FEDERALLY-LEGAL, SCIENTIFICALLY-SAFE, PRACTICALLY-NON-TOXIC, and CAUSE NO HARM.
Anti-Pesticide Activists also CONVENIENTLY IGNORE the expertise of ANY leading authority on matters concerning pest control products.
They do so when it suits THEM !
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Background Information From An Independent Perspective
2,4-D Herbicide Has An Unblemished Safety Record ― Overview Of Facts
2,4-D has been used for the control of broad-leaved weeds in the Urban Landscape SINCE 1946.
2,4-D has a 65-YEAR UNBLEMISHED SAFETY RECORD regarding long-term risk to health.
2,4-D DOES NOT CAUSE CANCER.
Both United States Environmental Protection Agency and Health Canada conducted reviews of the scientific literature and concluded there was NO EVIDENCE OF A LINK BETWEEN CANCER AND 2,4-D.
The World Health Organization lists 2,4-D in the SAME CANCER-RISK CATEGORY AS PICKLED VEGETABLES AND CELL-PHONES.
2,4-D is LESS TOXIC THAN PICKLES.
In fact …
2,4-D is PRACTICALLY NON-TOXIC.
2,4-D is LESS TOXIC THAN TABLE SALT.
2,4-D is LESS TOXIC THAN BAKING SODA.
2,4-D is LESS TOXIC THAN TYLENOL.
2,4-D is LESS TOXIC THAN ASPIRIN.
2,4-D has LESS IMPACT THAN SOAP.
2,4-D is probably THE MOST studied and best understood of ANY chemical … not just pesticide … in existence.
2,4-D has been the subject of over 40,000 studies.
2,4-D has been RE-EVALUATED 17 TIMES, and each time passing tougher scrutiny.
2,4-D Herbicide DOES NOT contain harmful dioxins.
2,4-D is NOT Herbicide Orange.
2,4-D is SCIENTIFICALLY SAFE and CAUSES NO HARM.
Force Of Nature Reports, Reference, & Web-Page
FORCE OF NATURE — 2,4-D HERBICIDE — 2011 08 19 — LETTER TO THE EDITOR — 65-YEAR UNBLEMISHED SAFETY RECORD — RICHMOND, BRITISH COLUMBIA — RESPONSE
FORCE OF NATURE — 2,4-D HERBICIDE — 2009 09 28 — WISDOM OF HOWARD MAINS — THE MOST STUDIED CHEMICAL EVER — BABY-LOBBYISTS ( Report )
REFERENCE — 2,4-D — 2006 08 16 — LAWN AND TURF USES OF 2,4-D — RE-EVALUATION NOTE — PMRA — HEALTH CANADA
CONVENTIONAL PRODUCT – HERBICIDE ORANGE A.K.A. AGENT ORANGE ( Web-Page )
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Background Information From An Independent Perspective
2,4-D Herbicide Has Been Researched Ad Infinitum
On July 22nd, 2000, The Industry Task Force II On 2,4-D Research Data issued a statement to the Canada's Federal Standing Committee On Environment And Sustainable Development ―
The toxicology database alone exceeds 4,000 PEER-REVIEWED, PUBLISHED STUDIES, PLUS HUNDREDS OF UNPUBLISHED STUDIES that the manufacturers must fund for the various regulatory agencies throughout the world.
Additionally, there are now MORE THAN 100 PEER-REVIEWED, PUBLISHED EPIDEMIOLOGIC ( HUMAN ) STUDIES pertinent to 2,4-D.
If anything, 2,4-D SEEMS TO BE RESEARCHED AD INFINITUM.
The reason anti-pesticide activists keep insisting on more research is that they either have little comprehension of the extent of the current data package or the fact that the weight of today’s scientific evidence simply does not support their allegations.
Reference
REFERENCE — 2,4-D — 2000 07 22 — NOW THE FACTS ABOUT 2,4-D — HUNDREDS OF RESEARCH STUDIES — THE INDUSTRY TASK FORCE II ON 2,4-D RESEARCH DATA — NATIONAL POST
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Background Information From An Independent Perspective
2,4-D Herbicide Has Been Proven Innocent 4,000 Times
On July 23rd, 2004, the following statement appeared in National Post ―
The negative campaign against chemicals by activists, certain academics and those in the media who blithely take up their cause has long since passed the stage of rational risk assessment.
It has morphed into an ideological witch-hunt, in which chemicals such as 2-4,D, used to control broadleaf weeds such as dandelions, are considered guilty even after being PROVEN INNOCENT 4,000 TIMES.
Activists cynically and repeatedly exploit public fear, diverting scarce research dollars away from meaningful areas of inquiry into ones with no value.
Reference
REFERENCE — 2,4-D — 2004 07 23 — PROVEN INNOCENT 4,000 TIMES — FALSE ADVERTISING — NATIONAL POST
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Background Information From An Independent Perspective
2,4-D Herbicide Has A Remarkable Health & Safety Record
According to The Industry Task Force II On 2,4-D Research Data …
2,4-D ( 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid ) is ONE OF THE MOST WIDELY USED SELECTIVE HERBICIDES in North America and world-wide.
Since its discovery in 1945, 2,4-D has had an ENORMOUS IMPACT ON INCREASING WORLD FOOD PRODUCTION while reducing food production costs.
It also enjoys a REMARKABLE HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATORY APPROVAL RECORD in the United States, Canada, Australia, Europe, South America, Asia and Africa ― in total, more than 100 countries.
The Industry Task Force II On 2,4-D Research Data
LINK — 2,4-D TASK FORCE — 2012 08 00 — STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT 2,4-D HERBICIDE — MYTH VERSUS FACTS ( Reports )
http://www.24d.org/StraightTalk/default.aspx
http://24d.org/StraightTalk/Straight-Talk-August-2012.pdf
LINK — 2,4-D TASK FORCE — 2005 12 01 — WHAT IS 2,4-D ? ( Report )
http://24d.org/backgrounders/body.aspx?pageID=33&contentID=121
http://www.24d.org/background/Backgrounder-What-is-24D-Dec-2005.pdf
References
REFERENCE — 2,4-D — 2012 08 00 — STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT 2,4-D HERBICIDE — THE INDUSTRY TASK FORCE II ON 2,4-D RESEARCH DATA — 1
REFERENCE — 2,4-D — 2012 08 00 — STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT 2,4-D HERBICIDE — THE INDUSTRY TASK FORCE II ON 2,4-D RESEARCH DATA — 2
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Background Information From An Independent Perspective
The Industry Task Force II On 2,4-D Research Data
This organization was established to address the regulatory data requirements of the United States Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ) and Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency ( PMRA ).
The Industry Task Force II On 2,4-D Research Data was formed to work closely with the United States Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ) and Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency ( PMRA ).
Its role is to fund new research and provide information to each agency as required by their respective pesticide re-registration and re-evaluation programs.
The 2,4-D Task Force is made up of those companies owning the technical registrations on the active ingredient in 2,4-D herbicides.
They are Dow AgroSciences ( USA ), Nufarm, Ltd. ( Australia ) and Agro-Gor Corporation ( USA & Argentina ).
The Task Force does not conduct the research required by EPA and PMRA, it simply funds the scientific research needed to meet all agency requirements and keep 2,4-D registrations in the United States and Canada constantly up to date.
All research funded by the Task Force is conducted under stringent Good Laboratory ( GLP ) Practice guidelines.
In an effort to provide the public with the most accurate and up-to-date information, The Industry Task Force II On 2,4-D Research Data takes the additional step of submitting the research findings to scientific journals for peer review and publication.
As well, given its long history of use, 2,4-D has been WIDELY STUDIED by independent researchers and regulators around the world for decades.
To learn of the history and benefits of 2,4-D, explore the web-site [ see below ] to find out more about the success of a product that has garnered over 65 years of research and evaluation to become the ONE OF THE MOST TRUSTED SELECTIVE HERBICIDES available to consumers, turf managers, farmers, ranchers, and other users wishing to protect their green spaces and crops from undesirable vegetation.
The Industry Task Force II On 2,4-D Research Data
Web-Site
Force Of Nature Reports & Reference
FORCE OF NATURE — 2,4-D HERBICIDE — 2012 09 00 — UPDATE — THE INDUSTRY TASK FORCE II ON 2,4-D RESEARCH DATA — REVISED WEB-SITE — MYTHS VERSUS FACTS ( Reports )
REFERENCE — 2,4-D — 2009 04 14 — THE INDUSTRY TASK FORCE II ON 2,4-D RESEARCH DATA — WEB-SITE — WELCOME
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Background Information From An Independent Perspective
2,4-D Herbicide Does NOT Cause Cancer
After rigorous scientific study over several decades, NOT A SINGLE REGULATORY AGENCY IN THE WORLD mandated with protecting public health IDENTIFIES 2,4-D AS A HUMAN OR ANIMAL CARCINOGEN.
2,4-D DOES NOT CAUSE CANCER.
2,4-D has a REMARKABLE HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATORY APPROVAL RECORD.
The Industry Task Force II On 2,4-D Research Data
LINK — 2,4-D TASK FORCE — 2012 07 11 — A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF CARCINOGENIC OUTCOMES ( Reports )
http://www.24d.org/scientificstudies/body.aspx?pageID=202&contentID=319
http://24d.org/ScientificStudies/CarcinogenicOutcomes.pdf
LINK — 2,4-D TASK FORCE — 2008 05 16 — HEALTH CANADA ISSUES FINAL DECISION ON 2,4-D ( Reports )
http://24d.org/backgrounders/body.aspx?pageID=30&contentID=261
http://24d.org/govtrev/pmra2008.pdf
LINK — 2,4-D TASK FORCE — 2008 05 16 — HEALTH CANADA FINDS 2,4-D CAN BE USED SAFELY ( Reports )
http://24d.org/newsroom/body.aspx?pageID=2&contentID=111
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pubs/pest/_decisions/rvd2008-11/index-eng.php
LINK — 2,4-D TASK FORCE — 2006 04 25 — REVIEWS BY EUROPEAN COMMISSION, U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY AND WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION CONFIRM 2,4-D NOT A HEALTH RISK ( Report )
http://24d.org/newsroom/body.aspx?pageID=2&contentID=113
LINK — 2,4-D TASK FORCE — 2006 01 01 — SUMMARY OF EXPERT PANEL REVIEWS OF THE CARCINOGENICITY POTENTIAL OF 2,4-D ( Report )
http://24d.org/backgrounders/body.aspx?pageID=30&contentID=122
LINK — 2,4-D TASK FORCE — 2005 08 08 — 2,4-D COMPLETES EPA REVIEW PROCESS – OCCUPATIONAL AND RESIDENTIAL RISKS « NOT OF CONCERN » ( Report )
http://24d.org/newsroom/body.aspx?pageID=2&contentID=114
LINK — 2,4-D TASK FORCE — 2005 02 21 — HEALTH CANADA’S PMRA ISSUES RE-EVALUATION ON LAWN AND TURF USES OF 2,4-D ( Reports )
http://24d.org/newsroom/body.aspx?pageID=2&contentID=115
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pest/index-eng.php
LINK — 2,4-D TASK FORCE — 2005 02 21 — HEALTH CANADA’S PMRA ISSUES RE-EVALUATION ON LAWN AND TURF USES OF 2,4-D ( Reports )
http://24d.org/newsroom/body.aspx?pageID=2&contentID=115
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pest/index-eng.php
LINK — 2,4-D TASK FORCE — 2004 04 23 — REGULATORY RULINGS AND EXPERT PANEL REVIEWS CLEAR THE PESTICIDE 2,4-D ( Report )
http://24d.org/newsroom/body.aspx?pageID=2&contentID=118
Force Of Nature Reports
FORCE OF NATURE — 2,4-D HERBICIDE — 2009 11 00 — WISDOM OF JOHN J. HOLLAND — NO REGULATORY BODY IN THE WORLD CLASSIFIES 2,4–D AS CARCINOGEN ( Report )
FORCE OF NATURE — 2,4-D HERBICIDE — 2009 06 02 — QUEBEC — CAN 2,4-D AFFECT HUMAN HEALTH ? — ENVIRONMENTALIST BATTLE — NORTH AMERICA FREE TRADE AGREEMENT ( NAFTA ) ( Report )
FORCE OF NATURE — 2,4-D HERBICIDE — 2009 04 15 — ONTARIO — NO REGULATORY BODY CONSIDERS 2,4-D TO BE A HUMAN CARCINOGEN ( Report )
FORCE OF NATURE — 2,4-D HERBICIDE — 2009 04 08 — ONTARIO — ONLY BAD SCIENCE LINKS 2,4-D TO CANCER — HEALTH CANADA’S PEST MANAGEMENT REGULATORY AGENCY SYSTEM IS SCIENCE-BASED ( Report )
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Background Information From An Independent Perspective
Only Bad Science Links 2,4-D To Cancer
2,4-D Is Not An Animal Carcinogen
Not One Regulatory Agency In The World Classifies 2,4-D As A Human Carcinogen
On May 5th, 2004, Donald L. Page of The Industry Task Force II On 2,4-D Research Data issued the following statements that were published in National Post ―
The Ontario College of Family Physicians’ [ OCFP, an Anti-Pesticide Terrorist-Organizations ] recent review on the effects of pesticides on humans raises important questions about Canada’s scientific and regulatory process.
More importantly, it raises concerns about the ability of trusted professional bodies to ERODE THE PUBLIC’S FAITH in this process.
Canada has a COMPREHENSIVE REGULATORY SYSTEM TO PROTECT CANADIANS from a wide range of potentially harmful substances.
In the case of pesticides, a product is acceptable for use only after demonstrating that it DOES NOT CAUSE ANY UNACCEPTABLE HEALTH RISK, including CANCER.
The system is effective because of rigorous review processes whereby all the applicable science is examined to ensure the best and most evidentiary decision on what is safe and what is not.
When other bodies [ Anti-Pesticide Terrorist-Organizations ], particularly those from a SUPPOSED science-based discipline, follow a less stringent process to produce and promote a [ so-called ] comprehensive review, « we no longer give Canadians informed decisions based on the weight of evidence ».
In the OCFP’s review, A LARGE BODY OF EXTREMELY IMPORTANT AND WIDELY RECOGNIZED RESEARCH IS IGNORED.
In fact, the OCFP appears to have committed the ultimate transgression in scientific reporting − TO SELECTIVELY CHOOSE RESEARCH THAT SUPPORTS ONE’S HYPOTHESIS [ i.e. Anti-Pesticide PROHIBITION is somehow necessary ].
And even worse, to SELECTIVELY PICK INFORMATION from within research studies.
Although the OCFP SINGLED OUT 2,4-D FOR SPECIAL ATTENTION, recent reviews of 2,4-D by regulatory agencies such as the World Health Organization, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the European Commission CAME TO CONCLUSIONS VERY DIFFERENT from those reached by OCFP.
These three agencies − which are mandated to protect human health − agree that 2,4-D IS NOT AN ANIMAL CARCINOGEN, MUTAGEN OR TERATOGEN.
Furthermore, NOT ONE REGULATORY AGENCY IN THE WORLD CLASSIFIES 2,4-D AS A HUMAN CARCINOGEN.
These reviews included all pertinent epidemiologic and toxicology data and offer conclusions based on the weight of the total evidence.
Given their prominence, one can only assume they [ World Health Organization, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the European Commission ] were not included because they in no way support the OCFP’s conclusion.
The U.S. National Cancer Institute [ NCI ] has spent 20 years and millions of dollars testing for any link between 2,4-D and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Its analysis concluded that there is NO ASSOCIATION between non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and EVER HAVING USED 2,4-D.
More importantly, NCI researchers concluded ―
… while some pesticides may present a CANCER RISK to humans, many, maybe even most, PESTICIDES DO NOT.
The OCFP review COMPLETELY IGNORES this landmark study.
The OCFP review has Canadians believe that populations exposed to pesticides can expect a higher rate of cancer and other health problems than the general population. [ ?!?! ]
This simply flies in the face of many studies that demonstrate there is NO SUCH RELATIONSHIP.
To the contrary, a 20-year cohort study of over 33,000 Florida pesticide workers cited by OCFP actually found the overall incidence of cancer among the pesticide applicators to be significantly LOWER than the general Florida population, and the applicators to be in SIGNIFICANTLY BETTER HEALTH.
On page 36 of the [ OCFP ] report, the authors pull one data element from the 1994 Morrison study of 155,000 farmers in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta.
But they [ OCFP ] NEGLECT TO INFORM THE READER that this population actually lives longer than the average Canadian, has a lower incidence of cancer, and significantly fewer deaths from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Other major studies have also shown that populations of applicators, farmers, and chemical workers who actually manufacture 2,4-D products have an overall mortality from cancer BELOW that of the general population.
It is puzzling why the authors of the OCFP review chose NOT TO INCLUDE these and similar findings.
It is not in the public interest to MIS-REPRESENT THE SCIENCE when science is the fundamental basis for our decision-making.
Doctors and scientists charged with protecting our health SHOULD MAKE DECISIONS ON THE BASIS OF THE WEIGHT OF EVIDENCE.
The OCFP report fails that critical test.
[ Ontario College of Family Physicians ( OCFP ) is an Anti-Pesticide and Environmental-Terrorist Organization. OCFP is also a FUND-RAISING, PROFIT-SEEKING, and LOBBYING organization, and it is NOT a science, research, or health organization. OCFP is presently UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR CHARITY FRAUD AND CONSPIRACY. It is listed among CANADA’S PROMINENT ANTI-PESTICIDE & ENVIRONMENTAL-TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS. OCFP is a PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT in the CONSPIRACY TO PROHIBIT against pest control products used in the Urban Landscape. Its ANTI-PESTICIDE TERRORIST ACTS OF SUBVERSION have EXTENSIVELY DAMAGED the Professional Lawn Care Industry. ]
Reference & Web-Page
REFERENCE — 2,4-D — 2004 05 05 — ONLY BAD SCIENCE LINKS 2,4-D TO CANCER — THE INDUSTRY TASK FORCE II ON 2,4-D RESEARCH DATA — NATIONAL POST
ORGANIZATION – ONTARIO COLLEGE OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS – DISCREDITED, RADICAL, AND SCIENTIFICALLY IGNORANT MAD MEN PRETENDING TO BE SCIENTISTS WHO ARE LAZY & STUPID ( Web-Page )
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Background Information From An Independent Perspective
2,4-D Herbicide Represents No Carcinogenic Risk
It can be stated that 2,4-D DOES NOT CAUSE CANCER, which was the conclusion of the Canadian Federal Pest Management Regulatory Agency of Health Canada ( PMRA ) in 2005, indicating that …
… the toxicological database DOES NOT SUGGEST A CARCINOGENIC RISK.
Reference
REFERENCE — 2,4-D — 2005 02 21 — RE-EVALUATION OF THE LAWN AND TURF USES OF 2,4-D — PMRA — HEALTH CANADA
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Background Information From An Independent Perspective
DISGRACEFUL & UNSCIENTIFIC Article About 2,4-D Herbicide
In April 2006, a DISGRACEFULLY FALSE and UNSCIENTIFIC article was published in Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health.
The authors made the following statement ―
2,4-D can be persuasively linked to cancers, neurological impairment and reproductive problems. [ ?!?! ]
The April 2006 article was an ASSESSMENT designed to ARTIFICIALLY PROMOTE an Anti-Pesticide Agenda.
It was NOT the result of ANY scientific research.
The two authors who wrote the April 2006 had ABSOLUTELY NO competent expertise, recognized training, or background, in matters concerning pest control products.
Both were well-know Anti-Pesticide Activists who were paid to CONCOCT this article by Canadian Association of Physician for the Environment, a Lobbying and Fund-Raising Organization.
Additionally, both authors had ABSOLUTELY NO affiliation with Canadian Paediatric Society.
Consequently, on September 26th, 2007, Canadian Paediatric Society ( CPS ) OFFICIALLY WARNED Anti-Pesticide Activists TO STOP USING THIS ARTICLE TO VALIDATE THEIR ANTI-PESTICDE AGENDA ―
The study referred to was published in Paediatrics & Child Health, which is the journal of the Canadian Paediatric Society, by authors who have no affiliation with the CPS.
It was not written by the Canadian Paediatric Society, and does not reflect the opinion of the CPS.
Currently, we do not have any position statements on pesticide use.
The CPS should not be cited as this information.
This has been communicated to the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment.
[ Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment ( CAPE ) is an Anti-Pesticide and Environmental-Terrorist Organization. CAPE is also a FUND-RAISING, PROFIT-SEEKING, and LOBBYING organization, and it is NOT a science, research, or health organization. It is listed among CANADA’S PROMINENT ANTI-PESTICIDE & ENVIRONMENTAL-TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS. CAPE is presently UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR CHARITY FRAUD AND CONSPIRACY. CAPE is a PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT IN THE CONSPIRACY TO PROHIBIT against pest control products used in the Urban Landscape. Its ANTI-PESTICIDE TERRORIST ACTS OF SUBVERSION HAVE EXTENSIVELY DAMAGED the Professional Lawn Care Industry. The VAST MAJORITY of CAPE members ARE NOT EVEN PHYSICIANS. In fact, CAPE represents an INFINITESIMALLY SMALL number of doctors. CAPE merely represents LESS THAN 4 PER CENT of all doctors in Canada. CAPE DOES NOT operate as a physicians’ organization ― it is operated by a handful of Non-Expert Fund-Raisers, like Gideon Forman, who are PAID-FOR-PROFIT as SUBVERSIVE ILLEGAL LOBBYISTS. ]
References & Web-Pages
REFERENCE — 2,4-D — 2006 04 00 — PROTECTING PUBLIC HEALTH ON THE HOME TURF — SEARS & WALKER ( ANTI-PESTICIDE LUNATICS )
REFERENCE — 2,4-D — 2006 04 00 — PAEDIATR CHILD HEALTH VOL 11 NO 4 — SEARS & WALKER ( ANTI-PESTICIDE LUNATICS )
REFERENCE — 2,4-D — 2007 09 26 — PAEDIATR CHILD HEALTH VOL 11 NO 4 — CANADIAN PAEDIATRIC SOCIETY RESPONSE — SEARS & WALKER ( ANTI-PESTICIDE LUNATICS )
ORGANIZATION – CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICIANS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT – GLOATING, TREACHEROUS, AND REPUGNANT ( Web-Page )
ORGANIZATION – CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICIANS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT – LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – RESPONDING TO LUNATIC JIHADISTS – WARREN BELL – GIDEON FORMAN – BARBARA KAMINSKY – CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY ( Web-Page )
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Background Information From An Independent Perspective
Data Do Not Support 2,4-D Links To Cancer
On August 8th, 2007, United States Environmental Protection Agency ( US EPA ) issued the following statement ―
This notice announces EPA’s Decision NOT TO INITIATE A SPECIAL REVIEW for 2,4-D, 2,4-DB and 2,4-DP.
Based on extensive scientific review of many epidemiology and animal studies, the Agency finds that the weight of the evidence DOES NOT SUPPORT a conclusion that 2,4-D, 2,4-DB and 2,4-DP are likely human carcinogens.
The Agency has determined that the existing data DO NOT SUPPORT a conclusion that links human cancer to 2,4-D exposure.
This conclusion applies to 2,4-DB and 2,4-DP because they were considered for Special Review based solely on their similarity to 2,4-D.
In addition, because they are used significantly less than 2,4-D, their contribution to exposure is minimal relative to 2,4-D.
Because the Agency has determined that the existing data DO NOT SUPPORT a conclusion that links human cancer to 2,4-D exposure, the Agency is not initiating a Special Review of 2,4-D, 2,4-DB and 2,4-DP.
This decision was first proposed on March 23, 1988 (53 FR 9590).
Reference
REFERENCE — 2,4-D — 2007 08 08 — DECISION NOT TO INITIATE SPECIAL REVIEW FOR 2,4-D — EPA
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Background Information From An Independent Perspective
Evidence Does Not Indicate 2,4-D Link To Cancer
No Differences In Breast Cancer Rates
In 2007, Drs Renu Gandhi and Suzanne M. Snedeker, Cornell University, issued the following statements ―
Does 2,4-D cause cancer in humans ?
There are NO REPORTS that indicate a direct link between 2,4- D exposure and cancer in humans.
Does 2,4-D cause breast cancer ?
NO DIFFERENCES have been reported in breast cancer rates of women who were previously exposed to 2,4-D through their occupation in either agriculture, manufacture of chlorophenoxy herbicides, or service in Vietnam during the war.
Reference
REFERENCE — 2,4-D — 2007 00 00 — BREAST CANCER RISK — CURRENT EVIDENCE DOES NOT INDICATE LINK — GANDHI & SNEDEKER — CORNELL UNIVERSITY
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Background Information From An Independent Perspective
No 2,4-D Links To Cancer
In 2007, CropLife Canada, the trade association that represents the manufacturers of pest control products, took an even stronger position regarding cancer ―
Do pesticides cause cancer ?
There are NO STUDIES WHICH LINK PESTICIDE EXPOSURE TO CANCER.
In fact, health experts ― from the Dieticians of Canada to the Canadian Cancer Society ― consistently advocate a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and grains as one of the best ways to prevent cancer and heart disease.
Pesticides are an important tool that allows us to grow an affordable, abundant food supply of fruit and vegetables.
Reference & Web-Page
REFERENCE — 2,4-D — 2007 00 00 — THERE ARE NO STUDIES THAT LINK PESTICIDE EXPOSURE TO CANCER — CROPLIFE
THE WISDOM OF HEPWORTH, LORNE – THE NATION’S MOST EFFECTIVE AND CONSISTENT SPOKESMAN – CROPLIFE CANADA ( Web-Page )
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Background Information From An Independent Perspective
2,4-D Herbicide Is Not An Endocrine Disruptor
2,4-D is NOT an endocrine disruptor.
The claim that 2,4-D is somehow an endocrine disruptor is NOT SUPPORTED BY THE SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE.
There is NO EVIDENCE of cancer in animal tests, NO EVIDENCE of reproductive toxicity, NO EVIDENCE of birth defects, it does not metabolize in the body, it is rapidly excreted, and it is NOT PERSISTENT IN THE ENVIRONMENT.
The Industry Task Force II On 2,4-D Research Data
LINK — 2,4-D TASK FORCE — 2010 00 00 — EVALUATION OF REPRODUCTIVE – ENDOCRINE ENDPOINTS ( Report – Poster )
http://www.24d.org/poster/ReproEndo/default.aspx
References
REFERENCE — 2,4-D — 2010 00 00 — EVALUATION OF SYSTEMIC TOXICITY — THE INDUSTRY TASK FORCE II ON 2,4-D RESEARCH DATA
REFERENCE — 2,4-D — 2010 00 00 — EVALUATION OF REPRODUCTIVE – ENDOCRINE ENDPOINTS — THE INDUSTRY TASK FORCE II ON 2,4-D RESEARCH DATA
REFERENCE — 2,4-D — 2010 00 00 — EVALUATION OF DEVELOPMENTAL NEUROTOXICITY & DEVELOPMENTAL IMMUNOTOXICITY — THE INDUSTRY TASK FORCE II
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DISCOVER WHAT ANTI-PESTICIDE AND ENVIRO-LUNATIC TERRORISTS ARE DOING AND SAYING ABOUT SUBVERSIVELY IMPOSING THEIR LIFE-STYLE CHOICES AGAINST OUR SOCIETY.
Force Of Nature ― The Whole Truth From An Independent Perspective.
Communities and businesses are being HARMED and DESTROYED and RAPED by PROHIBITIONS pest control products used in the Urban Landscape, and other ACTS OF ENVIRONMENTAL TERRORISM.
We are living in the 9|11 Era of Anti Pesticide and Environmental Terrorism where at least ONE SUBVERSIVE ACT OF TERROR is Perpetrated EVERY SINGLE DAY by Enviro Lunatic Activists.
We are living in the DARK AGE OF ANTI PESTICIDE TERRORISM where sound science is trumped by FAKE SCIENTISTS, JUNK SCIENCE and UNVERIFIABLE SECRET EVIDENCE through FABRICATION, INNUENDO, and INTERNET RUMOUR ― scientific research PROVES that pest control products CAUSE NO HARM and can be USED SAFELY.
An informed public is better able to protect itself and its communities and businesses from so-called activists who are THE LEAST QUALIFIED TO PROVIDE ANY ADVICE about pest control products or the environment.
NORAHG is the National Organization Responding Against HUJE that seek to harm and destroy the Green space industry, and the well being of our communities.
NORAHG morally represents the VAST SILENT MAJORITY of people associated with turf and ornamental plant maintenance who are OPPOSED to Anti Pesticide PROHIBITION and the CLOSURE or ABANDONMENT of green spaces under the RIDICULOUS PRETEXT of somehow « saving » the environment.
NORAHG is a NATIONAL NON PROFIT NON PARTISAN organization that does not accept money from corporations or governments or trade associations, and represents NO VESTED INTERESTS WHATSOEVER.
NORAHG is dedicated to reporting the work of RESPECTED and HIGHLY RATED EXPERTS who promote ENVIRONMENTAL REALISM and PESTICIDE TRUTHS.
NORAHG pledges to deliver comprehensive reports that are worthy of peoples’ time and of peoples’ concern, reports that might ordinarily never have breached the parapet.
NORAHG was the brainchild of William H. Gathercole and his colleagues in 1991. Mr. Gathercole is now retired, although his name continues to appear as founder.
Force Of Nature was launched by NORAHG for CONTINUOUS transmission on the Internet on January 1st, 2009 ― however, the VERY FIRST Stand-Alone FORCE OF NATURE Report was issued on September 19th, 2008.
On January 1st, 2009, Force Of Nature Reports were launched for CONTINUOUS transmission on the Internet ― however, the VERY FIRST Stand-Alone Force Of Nature Report was issued on September 19th, 2008.
On March 15th, 2010, Uncle Adolph independently launched The Pesticide Truths, an easy-to-use Web-Site that collects relevant reports of information right-off-the-press.
Pesticide Truths and Force Of Nature, in some ways, are like Google for everything concerning the SURVERSIVE ACTIVITIES of Anti-Pesticide and Enviro-Lunatic Terrorists.
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For the original copy of this Force Of Nature Report, go to the following link …
FORCE OF NATURE — 2,4-D HERBICIDE — 2012 02 01 — UPDATE — IMPLAUSIBLE CARCINOGENIC OUTCOMES — VON STACKELBERG STUDY ( Report )
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Here are more Reports and Web-Pages regarding 2,4-D HERBICIDE and other conventional products …
CONVENTIONAL PRODUCT – 2,4-D HERBICIDE – EVALUATIONS & ASSESSMENTS ( Web-Page )
CONVENTIONAL PRODUCT – 2,4-D HERBICIDE – THE INDUSTRY TASK FORCE II ON 2,4-D RESEARCH DATA – REVISED WEB-SITE – MYTHS VERSUS FACTS – UPDATE – 2012 09 00 ( Reports )
CONVENTIONAL PRODUCT – DDT AND OUR WORLD OF POLITICIZED SCIENCE ( Web-Page )
CONVENTIONAL PRODUCT – GLYPHOSATE HERBICIDE ( ROUNDUP ) – WEIR – HUBER – WEST COAST ENVIRONMENTAL LAW – HEALTH CANADA ( Web-Page )
CONVENTIONAL PRODUCT – HERBICIDE ORANGE A.K.A. AGENT ORANGE ( Web-Page )
CONVENTIONAL PRODUCT – IMIDACLOPRID INSECTICIDE ( MERIT ) – BEE COLONY COLLAPSE DISORDER ( Web-Page )
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NORAHG has archived more information on The Pesticide Truths Web-Site …
THE PESTICIDE TRUTHS WEB-SITE
PESTICIDE BANS ARE A FARCE ( Report )
PAUL TUKEY – THE BIN LADEN OF ENVIRONMENTAL-TERRORISM ( Web-Page )
PAUL TUKEY – IT’S LIKE INVITING HITLER TO A JEWISH FESTIVAL – 2012 12 11 – CARD
PAUL TUKEY – IT’S LIKE INVITING BIN LADEN TO A 9-11 MEMORIAL – 2012 12 04 – CARD
PAUL TUKEY – WCTA MUST GET ITS HEAD OUT OF ITS ANTI-PESTICIDE BUTT – 2012 12 03 – CARD
WESTERN CANADA TURFGRASS LEADERS MUST PULL ITS ANTI-PESTICIDE HEAD OUT OF THEIR BUTTS ( Web-Page )
REAL TRENDS AGAINST PESTICIDE BANS ( Web-Page )
CARNAGE CAUSED BY CATASTROPHIC ANTI-PESTICIDE PROHIBITION – MAIN WEB-PAGE
GOLF DESTRUCTION – GOLF IS NEXT ( Web-Page )
WHITE PAPER – THE MYTHS ABOUT BANNING PESTICIDES ( Part 2 ) – LEADING SCIENTIFIC HEALTH AND POLICY EXPERTS
COMPLAINT CHANNELS – COMPLAIN ABOUT THE ANTI-PESTICIDE LUNATICS ( Web-Page )
THE COMPLETE LIBRARY OF REPORTS & REFERENCES ( Web-Page )
PESTICIDE TRUTHS REPORTS ( Web-Page )
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