Importance of investigating the presence of organo-phosphorus pesticides (diazinon and malathion) in milk offered to military centers

Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent one-third of the deaths from cancer. Undoubtedly, food safety and control is one of the most effective interventions for cancer prevention. Occurrence of carcinogenic chemicals such as organo-phosphosphate pesticides has been frequently reported in food samples. Unfortunately, there is not an integrated surveillance system to detect and measure these chemicals in Iran. Milk and dairy products are more nutritious than other foods and have a wider range of consumption. The purpose of this paper was to review the researches on occurrence of Diazinon and Malathion pesticides in dairy products.

This review has been conducted by searching databases such as: Science direct, Google Scholar and PubMed.

According to previous Studies, it was demonstrated that dairy products such as milk can be contaminated with organophosphate pesticides such as Diazinon and Malathion.

It is recommended that, before purchase, milk and other dairy products introduced to military centers be traced for organophosphate pesticides, especially Diazinon and Malathion, so that the purchased dairy products would have the least amount of toxins and the health of military personnel be secured.