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Answer: Yes — 2,4-DB is banned in 1 country/region including European Union. The FDA still allows it in US food. Risk level: high. Commonly found in: soybeans, alfalfa, peanuts.
TL;DR: 2,4-DB is banned in the EU but allowed in the US (pesticides).
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CAS 94-82-6.
| EU status | Banned |
|---|---|
| US status | Allowed |
| Risk level | high |
| Where it shows up | soybeans, alfalfa, peanuts |
| CAS number | 94-82-6 |
2,4-DB (CAS 94-82-6) is a herbicide used in industrial agriculture.
It is applied as a selective post-emergence herbicide for legumes and forage crops.
Linked to endocrine and reproductive effects; banned for use across the EU.
For educational use only. This page summarizes the regulatory status of 2,4-DBwith citations to the primary sources below. It is not medical advice. Regulatory status is not the same as a proven health effect — read the cited sources for their exact wording, and consult a doctor for decisions about your or your family's health.
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Yes — 2,4-DB is banned in the European Union, while it remains allowed for use in the United States.
2,4-DB is allowed in the United States. US regulators have not imposed the same restrictions that apply across the EU.
Independent reviews flag 2,4-DB for documented health or environmental risks, which is why EU regulators acted while the US has not.
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