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Pesticides
Heptachlor Epoxide
Heptachlor epoxide is a persistent organochlorine pesticide metabolite of heptachlor, known for its environmental persistence and bioaccumulation. It is not a food ingredient but a toxic pollutant with significant health risks, including carcinogenicity and neurotoxicity. It is banned or restricted in many countries due to its harmful effects.
Tracked contaminantUpdated Apr 12, 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
Carcinogenic, neurotoxicity, endocrine disruption, bioaccumulation, environmental persistence, toxic
Benefits
None