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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
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Neurotoxicity, acetylcholinesterase inhibition, acute poisoning, respiratory failure, environmental contamination
Benefits
None