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Benomyl
Level 4 — Significant concernsIn Winter's Dictionary
Benomyl is a pesticide residue — Fungicide on peaches, apples, fruits after picking
Also: Tersan 1991
What it does
Fungicide on peaches, apples, fruits after picking
Where you'll see it
Apple pomace, grape pomace, raisins, citrus pulp, tomato products, rice hulls residues
What the research says
Extremely toxic by ingestion. May cause birth defects. Mild irritant to human skin.
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): It is extremely toxic by ingestion. It may cause birth defects