> "If we caused microbial accidents because there are no more nitrites it would be even worse than the hypothetical risk mentioned," FICT Chairman Bernard Vallat said.
Is it? There is more and more consensus that banning DDT caused more deaths than it prevented. The world is a complex and interconnected place and decisions have direct and indirect consequences. Frankly it's refreshing to see any unintended consequences being surfaced in stories like this.