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Aldicarb

Pesticides

Aldicarb

Aldicarb is a highly toxic carbamate pesticide used to control insects and mites in agriculture. It is not a food ingredient and poses significant health risks due to its ability to inhibit acetylcholinesterase, leading to nervous system toxicity.

Tracked contaminantUpdated May 8, 2024
Health score-5.0
-5Very bad5

Water guidelines

Legal limit
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Health guideline
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Food and supplement guidelines

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Health guideline
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Risks

Neurotoxicity, acetylcholinesterase inhibition, acute poisoning, respiratory failure, environmental contamination

Benefits

None

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