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Methoxychlor

Methoxychlor is a synthetic organochlorine pesticide once used as a replacement for DDT. It is persistent in the environment and bioaccumulative. Not approved as a food ingredient. Exposure may occur via environmental contamination affecting food and water.

Tracked contaminantUpdated Feb 20, 2026
Health score-5.0
-5Very bad5

Water guidelines

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Food and supplement guidelines

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Risks

Endocrine disruption, reproductive toxicity, neurotoxicity, bioaccumulation, environmental persistence

Benefits

None