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Answer: Yes — Bensulide is banned in 1 country/region including European Union. The FDA still allows it in US food. Risk level: high. Commonly found in: lettuce, cole crops, melons.
TL;DR: Bensulide is banned in the EU but allowed in the US (pesticides).
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CAS 741-58-2.
| EU status | Banned |
|---|---|
| US status | Allowed |
| Risk level | high |
| Where it shows up | lettuce, cole crops, melons |
| CAS number | 741-58-2 |
Bensulide (CAS 741-58-2) is a herbicide used in industrial agriculture.
It is applied as a pre-emergence weed control on vegetables and turf.
EU non-approval over toxicity and groundwater concerns.
For educational use only. This page summarizes the regulatory status of Bensulidewith 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 — Bensulide is banned in the European Union, while it remains allowed for use in the United States.
Bensulide is allowed in the United States. US regulators have not imposed the same restrictions that apply across the EU.
Independent reviews flag Bensulide for documented health or environmental risks, which is why EU regulators acted while the US has not.
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