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Captan

Level 4 — Significant concernsIn Winter's Dictionary

Captan is a pesticide residue — Fungicide on almonds, animal feed, apples, fruits and vegetables; seed treatment

Also: Orthocide, Vancide

What it does

Fungicide on almonds, animal feed, apples, fruits and vegetables; seed treatment

Where you'll see it

Almonds, apples, beans, beef, beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, corn, garlic, kale, lettuce, peaches, peas, pork, potatoes, raisins, spinach, strawberries

What the research says

Skin and lung irritant; suspected cause of human birth defects (pregnant women should avoid). Suspected of causing cancer. Moderately toxic to humans.

Regulatory status

  • Notes: FDA permits up to 50 ppm in raisins

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): a suspected cause of human birth defects. Pregnant women should avoid exposure to it. Also suspected of causing cancer