What is it about?
The pesticide DDT is used to control malaria in many countries by killing mosquitoes. The chemical can then contaminate livestock such as free-range chickens.
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Why is it important?
High levels of the pesticide in chickens pose a health risk to people who eat the chickens. Eggs contain higher concentrations of pesticide and are therefore a greater health risk.
Perspectives
Local people should be aware of the health risk from eating free-ranging chicken products. Where possible, they should consume products from commercial chickens.
Lesa Thompson
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This page is a summary of: Concentrations and human health risk assessment of DDT and its metabolites in free-range and commercial chicken products from KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Food Additives & Contaminants Part A, September 2017, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.1080/19440049.2017.1357209.
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