DDT RESIDUES IN BUTTER AND INFANT FORMULA IN INDIA, 1977

  • 1 January 1978
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 12  (2) , 91-93
Abstract
Samples of commercial brands of butter and infant formula from different parts of India were examined for DDT residues. All 18 samples of butter representing 9 brands were contaminated. Levels of DDT residues ranged from 0.42-11.36 ppm and exceeded the FAO/WHO practical residue limit of 1.25 ppm in 90% of the samples. All 4 brands of infant formula contained DDT residues above the practical residue limit. Most DDT residues were in the form of p,p''-TDE in both commodities. This contamination of milk with excessive amounts of DDT residues seems to be widespread in India.

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