dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane; a colourless odourless substance used as an insecticide. It is toxic to animals and is known to accumulate in the tissues. It is now banned in the UK
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dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane
The residues of dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane and chlorpyrifos are reported in various foods globally.
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