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Posted: 4:39 AM Nov 3, 2009
Bug Spray May Be Responsible For Infant Death
Authorities say bug spray that produces a fog to kill insects may be to blame for the death of a 10-month-old South Carolina boy and his critically injured 2-year-old brother.
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Authorities say bug spray that produces a fog to kill insects may be to blame for the death of a 10-month-old South Carolina boy and his critically injured 2-year-old brother.
Anderson County Deputy Coroner Don McCown said the boys' mother had been using foggers because of an insect problem. Elizabeth Whitfield called 911 on Sunday to report her youngest boy was having trouble breathing. Paramedics took all three to a hospital, where Jacob Whitfield died.
Kenneth Whitfield remained in critical condition, and Elizabeth Whitfield returned to the ER with breathing problems.
McCown says investigators found seven fogger containers in the single-wide mobile home. He says a single fogger is typically used to treat 6,000 cubic feet.
Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.
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Im with you Kathy..no matter what - ACCOUNTABILITY !!! I have lost a child that was murdered. I KNOW that the mom must be going thru hell with this...BUT - She cant really blame anybody but herself. If she couldnt read....she should have asked somebody.
One fogger works for ~800sq/ft. 2 foggers should take care of a single wide I would think maybe 3. But 7? And this woman did not pay the ultimate price. That would be the baby.
Thoughts and prayers to this family. And, this Mother IS paying the ultimate price, what a heartbreaking story.
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