Azoxystrobin pesticide residue

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Below is a review of the trade names, risks, likely use and other information associated with Azoxystrobin.

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Azoxystrobin

Of the class Strobilurin, it is of low toxicity. The chief concern is ingestion of the chemical by inhalation of the sprays. It can also be a skin irritant.

Chemical name: methyl (E)-2-{2-[6-(2-cyanophenoxy)pyrimidin-4-yloxy]phenyl}-3-methoxyacrylate

Trade or generic names

Amistar® (in the USA it is marketed as Heritage®);

Crops / products generally treated with this product

It is widely used on products such as cereals, vines, potatoes, soft and citrus fruit.

Used to control

Fungal, Diseases

Known risks associated with high exposure

Azoxystrobin has been on the market since 1998, however some wheat fungi strains are already show signs of resistance to it.

The chief concern is that of skin sensitisation.

Other information

A six-metre no-spray zone was considered sufficient to protect surface waters.

Azoxystrobin has been on the market since 1998, however some wheat fungi strains are already show signs of resistance to it.

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Source: prnewswire, Date and Time of entry: Thursday, February 19, 2009 15:10

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Source: esg, Date and Time of entry: Thursday, February 19, 2009 15:00

Recalled gyoza sold in China
In January 2008, it was learned that 10 people from three families in Chiba and Hyogo prefectures had reported symptoms of food poisoning after eating frozen gyoza made in China. Methamidophos, an organophosphate PESTICIDE, was later detected in the gyoza and on the packaging.
Source: yomiuri, Date and Time of entry: Thursday, February 19, 2009 14:56