6 Children in Ladera Ranch have been diagnosed with rare bone cancers; 1 teen has unfortunately lost his life. The community's routine use of glufosinate-ammonium for weed control is linked to these types of bone cancers.
Ladera Ranch sprays Lifeline Herbicide (glufosinate-ammonium) on a monthly routine schedule. Glufosinate-ammonium has several brand names, including Cheetah Pro. This is the same chemical that is linked to illnesses and cancer in many people in Aliso Viejo.
Toxins tests with markers for glyphosate will detect glufosinate-ammonium as "glyphosate" because they are very similar chemicals. According to MIT Ph.D. Stephanie Sennef, "glufosinate is chemically similar to glyphosate, the primary ingredient of the popular weedkiller Roundup, which has been linked to a risk of cancer." Toxic-Free OC is thrilled to be recognized by the OC Board of Supervisors for our efforts in reducing toxic pesticides in the City of Aliso Viejo with AVCA. Below is a summary from OC Supervisor Katrina Foley's newsletter.
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AVCA has approved O'Connell's plans to apply multiple chemicals to 18 parks (including Canyon View Park) and over 30 slopes and planters in Aliso Viejo throughout the month of April. The safety data sheets (SDS) for these chemicals list many hazards including "May cause cancer" and "Causes damage to organs." One of the products called Acelepryn G is intended to be applied on turf grass in parks to kill grubs and landscape ornamentals. Children and pets are strongly advised to avoid these parks. Links to the pesticide application schedules as well as to the SDS of the chemicals to be used are listed below.
Toxic-Free OC is thrilled to be recognized by the OC Board of Supervisors for our efforts in reducing toxic pesticides in the City of Aliso Viejo with AVCA. Below is a summary from OC Supervisor Katrina Foley's newsletter.
"The Board declared this week as “National Public Health Week.” In the Fabulous Fifth, we've prioritized public health by eliminating toxic pesticides. Irvine became the first city in Orange County to go non-toxic in 2016, followed by San Juan Capistrano. As Mayor, I declared Costa Mesa toxic-free in 2019, protecting residents with a weed abatement and pest management plan that prohibits toxic pesticides. Following suit, Fabulous Fifth communities of San Clemente, Laguna Hills, Rancho Mission Viejo, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel, and Aliso Viejo also adopted this organics model. The Aliso Viejo Community Association’s recent efforts de-toxified Canyon View Park in Aliso Viejo, so residents of all ages can safely enjoy playing on the grass. Orange County remains a world-class destination to work, live, and visit because we prioritize public health."
KTLA just featured a news story on how AVCA’s chronic use of toxic herbicides in the city has made several residents sick. Watch the video here.
The OC Register just published an investigative story delving into the details of this public health crisis. Read the full story below.