Some organochlorine pesticide residues in commercial milk Konya-region/Turkey

Authors
Kara, H Aktumsek, A Nizamlioglu, F
Citation
H. Kara et al., Some organochlorine pesticide residues in commercial milk Konya-region/Turkey, FR ENV BULL, 8(5-6), 1999, pp. 257-263
Citations number
15
Categorie Soggetti
Environment/Ecology
Journal title
FRESENIUS ENVIRONMENTAL BULLETIN
ISSN journal
10184619 → ACNP
Volume
8
Issue
5-6
Year of publication
1999
Pages
257 - 263
Database
ISI
SICI code
1018-4619(199905/06)8:5-6<257:SOPRIC>2.0.ZU;2-Y
Abstract
Some organochlorinated pesticides were investigated in Turkish cow's milk ( n = 24). Almost all samples contained such residues. The frequently detecte d compounds were DDT and its metabolites, alpha-BHC, beta-BHC and gamma-BHC (Lindane), but aldrine, dieldrine, and endosulfane were also found. 91% of the milk samples were found to be contaminated. Endrine was only found in 2 samples, while 87% of the samples were contaminated by one or more BHC is omers. 26% of the organochlorinated pesticides is DDT and its metabolites.