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An outbreak of watermelon-borne pesticide toxicity

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  • Green, M.A.
  • Heumann, M.A.
  • Wehr, H.M.
  • Foster, L.R.
  • Williams Jr., L.P.
  • Polder, J.A.
  • Morgan, C.L.
  • Wagner, S.L.
  • Wanke, L.A.
  • Witt, J.M.

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The largest reported United States outbreak of illness caused by a foodborne pesticide was due to aldicarb-contaminated watermelons. In Oregon, where the first episodes of toxicity were reported, 264 reports were received, and 61 definite cases were identified. Residues of aldicarb, a cholinesterase inhibitor, were found in 10 of 16 tested melons which had been eaten by persons meeting the case definition. The outbreak demonstrated the need for enhanced physician vigilance with respect to anticholinesterase intoxication. It also demonstrates the value of an established system for reporting of unusual illness to public health officials.

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  • Green, M.A. & Heumann, M.A. & Wehr, H.M. & Foster, L.R. & Williams Jr., L.P. & Polder, J.A. & Morgan, C.L. & Wagner, S.L. & Wanke, L.A. & Witt, J.M., 1987. "An outbreak of watermelon-borne pesticide toxicity," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 77(11), pages 1431-1434.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:1987:77:11:1431-1434_5
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    1. Galt, Ryan E., 2009. "Overlap of US FDA residue tests and pesticides used on imported vegetables: Empirical findings and policy recommendations," Food Policy, Elsevier, vol. 34(5), pages 468-476, October.

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