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Heptachlor
Level 5 — High concernIn Winter's Dictionary
Heptachlor is a pesticide residue — Insecticide; commercial use banned in US 1985
What it does
Insecticide; commercial use banned in US 1985
Where you'll see it
Previously termites/farm crops; may persist in old treated homes/soil
What the research says
Animal studies show heptachlor can be very toxic. High levels caused tremors and convulsions. On EPA's Top Seven Priority List.
Regulatory status
- US FDA: BAN
- Notes: Banned commercially in US 1985
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): animal studies show that heptachlor can be very toxic to humans and animals