Acute Intoxication Due to Ingestion of Vegetables Contaminated with Aldicarb

Abstract

Three members of the same family ingested vegetables treated with aldicarb. All three developed signs and symptoms of acetylcholinesterase inhibition and all recovered a few hours after the ingestion. Reports of toxicity from the ingestion of aldicarb-contaminated food are uncommon. Aldicarb is a potent pesticide which can only be used safely if governmental and industry regulations are followed carefully.

Keywords :

• Aldicarb
• Pesticides
• Carbamates
• Intoxication
• Vegetables