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Deltamethrin

Level 4Significant concernsIn Winter's Dictionary

Deltamethrin is a pesticide residue — Pesticide containing cyanide used for tomato products

What it does

Pesticide containing cyanide used for tomato products

Where you'll see it

Tomato products

What the research says

Contains cyanide.

Regulatory status

  • Notes: FDA permits 1 ppm residue

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): A pesticide that contains cyanide used for tomato products