benomyl

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benomyl [ˈbɛnəmɪl]

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Horticulture) a fungicide, derived from imidazole, used on cereal and fruit crops: suspected of being carcinogenic

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Mutagenicity and carcinogenicity of benomyl and carbendazim.

Assessing susceptibility from early-life exposure to carcinogens by Woodruff, Tracey J. / Environmental Health Perspectives

For example, Elkins found that 83 percent of residues of the commonly used fungicide benomyl (which scientists suspect causes birth defects) was removed when apples were made into applesauce.

Washing away pesticides by Schardt, David / Nutrition Action Healthletter

But the toxic pesticides used during banana production include benomyl (linked to birth defects) and chlorpyrifos (a neurotoxin).

Natural options: the 10 most important foods to buy organic by Lydon, Betsy / E

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