Action needed re: dangerous chemical in our food

Help Put a Stop to Chlormequat! - Here’s the situation, friend [EWG] [EWG] [Help Put a Stop to Chlormequat!]( [TAKE ACTION]( We’ve made it easier than ever to take action on the issues that matter to you most. If you’ve saved your information with FastAction, clicking this button will automatically add your name to our petition. [Help Put a Stop to Chlormequat!]( [TAKE ACTION]( We’ve made it easier than ever to take action on the issues that matter to you most. If you’ve saved your information with FastAction, clicking this button will automatically add your name to our petition. Here’s the situation, friend: FIRST: Studies began to show that the agricultural chemical chlormequat was linked to reproductive and nervous system harm in mammals. These studies are so alarming, EWG scientists are concerned chlormequat could also harm human health! THEN: EWG exposed concerning levels of chlormequat in oat-based cereals, even though chlormequat is currently only allowed on imported grains. NOW: The EPA wants to allow chlormequat on certain grains grown in the U.S. – despite the health risks!! It would also set allowable levels of residues in meat, dairy, poultry and eggs. The agency is asking the public to weigh in, but we only have until the comment period closes on May 24, 2023. If we miss this chance, we’ll all be exposed to chlormequat for years to come! [We’re calling on the EPA to stand up for our health and keep chlormequat out of our food. Will you join us?]( [TAKE ACTION]( We’ve made it easier than ever to take action on the issues that matter to you most. If you’ve saved your information with FastAction, clicking this button will automatically add your name to our petition. Chlormequat has been linked to a number of concerning health problems in mammals, including disrupted fetal growth, like altered metabolism and changed bone development, as well as harm to reproduction. A study from the UK, where the chemical is allowed on oats, found chlormequat at concerning levels in almost 100 percent of people sampled. This is a unique opportunity to stop a chemical’s approval, before it harms our health. EWG is meeting the moment head-on, demanding government regulators like the EPA prioritize our health and safety and stop catering to Big Ag. [Click here to add your name to EWG’s petition calling on the EPA to get chlormequat out of our food! Remember, we only have until the end of the comment period on May 24 to make our voices heard.]( [TAKE ACTION]( We’ve made it easier than ever to take action on the issues that matter to you most. If you’ve saved your information with FastAction, clicking this button will automatically add your name to our petition. Thanks for taking action, friend. – EWG Action Alert [CONTRIBUTE]( KNOW YOUR ENVIRONMENT. PROTECT YOUR HEALTH. [UNSUBSCRIBE]( | [CHANGE OPTIONS]( Remember to add ewg@ewg.org to your contact list. This email was sent to {EMAIL}. To change your preferred email address, [click here.]( EWG's mission is to empower people to live healthier lives in a healthier environment. EWG is a non-profit and non-partisan organization. The EWG Action Fund, a separate sister organization ofEWG, is a legislative advocacy organization that promotes healthy and sustainable policies. EWG 1250 I Street, NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005 202-667-6982 | ewg@ewg.org [Contact Us]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Terms & Conditions]( | Copyright © 2023, EWG. All Rights Reserved.