Tests found dangerous levels of the compound iodide in groundwater near where an agricultural pesticide had been applied that is pending approval in California, according to a report completed in Florida, where the pesticide is already in use. High levels of iodide, a component of broken down methyl iodide, can cause thyroid disease and could contribute to miscarriages, fetal death and developmental disabilities, said Susan E. Kegley, a scientist with the Pesticide Action Network.
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