Pesticides

3-Hydroxycarbofuran

3-Hydroxycarbofuran is a metabolite of carbofuran, a carbamate pesticide. It is not a food ingredient but a chemical contaminant potentially found as a residue in agricultural products. It is highly toxic and acts as an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, leading to neurotoxicity. It is not approved for direct consumption and poses significant health hazards upon exposure.