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Pesticides
Aldrin
Aldrin is an organochlorine insecticide historically used in agriculture. It is not a food ingredient and is classified as a persistent organic pollutant with high environmental and human toxicity. Aldrin is banned or severely restricted in many countries due to its bioaccumulation, carcinogenicity, and neurotoxicity.
Tracked contaminantUpdated Apr 6, 2024
Health score-5.0
-5Very bad5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Carcinogenicity, neurotoxicity, environmental persistence, bioaccumulation, potential endocrine disruption, toxicity to humans and wildlife
Benefits
None