One of the major benefits that resulted from the Alar scandal in 1989 was reinforcement of the concept of responsible journalism by broadcasters.
In early 1989, the NRDC published a report on Alar, a chemical used in apple harvesting. The report estimates that Alar causes cancer, putting children at higher risk. This report was based on a mathematical model and some assumptions were found to be incorrect.
<h3>When was Alar banned?</h3>
On November 30, 1990, the allowable limit was lowered to 1 ppm, and after May 31, 1991, all detectable levels will be illegal. Similar measures have been proposed for the remaining uses of daminozide in food.
<h3>What is Alar phobia?</h3>
The public panicked: School systems removed apples from cafeterias, supermarkets removed apples from their shelves, and orchard owners lost millions of dollars. Alar's maker, Uniroyal Chemical Co., was eventually forced to withdraw from the market, even though it claimed there were no real health risks.
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