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Chlorpyriphos
An organophosphate pesticide used in agriculture to control insects. It is not a food ingredient but a chemical material with significant safety concerns due to its neurotoxic effects on humans and wildlife.
Tracked contaminantUpdated Feb 24, 2026
Health score-5.0
-5Very bad5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
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Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
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Risks
Neurotoxicity, developmental neurotoxicity in children, endocrine disruption, environmental toxicity, potential carcinogenicity
Benefits
Effective broad-spectrum insecticide for crop protection, pest control