What is it about?
This review article examines the contamination of food for people by the organochlorine type of pesticide. These pesticides are often long-lived in the environment and are associated with many health risks in people.
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Why is it important?
This highlights the degree of contamination and the potential risks to people from eating various foods.
Perspectives
A wide range of food types are contaminated by pesticides.
Lesa Thompson
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This page is a summary of: Organochlorine pesticide contamination of foods in Africa: incidence and public health significance, Journal of Veterinary Medical Science, January 2017, Japanese Society of Veterinary Science,
DOI: 10.1292/jvms.16-0214.
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