Acute Organophosphate Poisonings In Washington Apple Orchards
Author: Skeers, Vicki M.
Date Published: 1995
This paper discusses the pesticide reporting system in Washington, which has been in existence since 1990, and also describes the toxicology of mevinphos and how its use in orchards created an environment conducive to human poisonings. The paper also talks about a 1993 poisoning of 27 farmworkers when an organophosphate insecticide problem occurred in Washington state apple orchards. The research paper concludes by illustrating how a coordinated agency response eventually led to the suspension of mevinphos use on tree fruits and to better protection of the public health.
Date Published: 1995
This paper discusses the pesticide reporting system in Washington, which has been in existence since 1990, and also describes the toxicology of mevinphos and how its use in orchards created an environment conducive to human poisonings. The paper also talks about a 1993 poisoning of 27 farmworkers when an organophosphate insecticide problem occurred in Washington state apple orchards. The research paper concludes by illustrating how a coordinated agency response eventually led to the suspension of mevinphos use on tree fruits and to better protection of the public health.
