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Carbophenothion

Level 4Significant concernsIn Winter's Dictionary

Carbophenothion is a pesticide residue — Pesticide used on citrus meal fed to cattle

What it does

Pesticide used on citrus meal fed to cattle

Where you'll see it

Citrus meal fed to cattle

What the research says

Organophosphate pesticide; inhibits nerve signals.

Regulatory status

  • Notes: FDA tolerance 10 ppm

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): A pesticide used on citrus meal fed to cattle. FDA tolerance is 10 ppm