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Ethion

Level 4Significant concernsIn Winter's Dictionary

Ethion is a pesticide residue — Insecticide to kill mites

What it does

Insecticide to kill mites

Where you'll see it

Cattle fat, animal feed

What the research says

Inhibits nerve signals. Organophosphate.

Regulatory status

  • Notes: FDA tolerance 2.5 ppm cattle fat, zero in milk

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): It inhibits nerve signals