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Malathion

Level 4Significant concernsIn Winter's Dictionary

Malathion is a pesticide residue — Insecticide against aphids and other pests

What it does

Insecticide against aphids and other pests

Where you'll see it

Animal feed, dehydrated citrus pulp

What the research says

Toxic when absorbed through skin and can damage transmission of nerve signals.

Regulatory status

  • Notes: FDA 50 ppm in dehydrated citrus pulp

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): toxic when absorbed through the skin and can damage transmission of nerve signals