Ladera Ranch HOA Halts Some Pesticides for 60 Days as EPA Is Asked to Probe Cancer Cases
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Updated · NBC Los Angeles · Jul 22
Ladera Ranch HOA Halts Some Pesticides for 60 Days as EPA Is Asked to Probe Cancer Cases
3 articles · Updated · NBC Los Angeles · Jul 22
Summary
A 60-day pause on certain pesticides took effect in Ladera Ranch after about 400 residents packed a meeting over multiple Ewing sarcoma diagnoses among local children and young adults.
County and state health officials are reviewing cancer data in the area, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has been asked to investigate possible environmental exposures.
Families affected by the rare bone and soft-tissue cancer pressed for a transparent, independent inquiry, saying several cases in Ladera Ranch and nearby Orange County cities are too unusual to ignore.
No direct link between pesticides and Ewing sarcoma has been proven, though some studies suggest a possible connection, and state lawmakers said multiple levels of government are joining the review.