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Aldrin

Level 5 — High concernIn Winter's Dictionary

Aldrin is a pesticide residue — Pesticide

Also: Aldrex, Altox, Drinox

What it does

Pesticide

Where you'll see it

Pesticide residue

What the research says

Poison by ingestion, skin contact, intravenous, intraperitoneal, and other routes. Causes tumors, cancer, and birth defects. Human systemic effects by ingestion: excitement, tremors, nausea, vomiting. Continued acute exposure causes liver damage.

Regulatory status

  • Notes: Causes tumors, cancer, and birth defects

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): Causes tumors, cancer, and birth defects. Human systemic effects by ingestion: excitement, tremors, and nausea or vomiting