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Family Severely Sickened by Exposure to Banned Pesticide While on Vacation

A family of four became severely ill after exposure to methyl bromide, which is banned for indoor use in the U.S. The family's attorney reported that when found, the father was in a coma and the mother and two teen sons were having seizures.

A family of four became severely ill after the bottom level of a house they were renting in the U.S. Virgin Islands was fumigated with methyl bromide, which is banned for indoor use in the U.S. The family's attorney reported that when found, the father was in a coma and the mother and two teen sons were having seizures.

The parents have now recovered, but both boys remain in comas.

 

 

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