Thiabendazole
is a systemic benzimidazole fungicide used to control fruit and vegetable
diseases such as mould, rot, blight, and stain. It is also active against
storage diseases and Dutch Elm disease. In livestock and humans, thiabendazole
is applied to treat several helminth species such as roundworms.
Banned
in some countries, it is typically applied to citrus fruits, apples,
pears, potatoes, bananas, mushrooms, meat, and milk .
Not
recommended for consumption by children.
Not
permitted in Australia.