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: The report evaluates the renewal of approval for Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. kurstaki strain ABTS-351 , used as an insecticide on crops like cabbage and tomatoes.

: The peer review concluded that only the spores survive the stomach passage. These can germinate and produce enterotoxins in the intestinal tract, potentially leading to diarrheal food-borne disease. Download 351A rar

: While the spores of this strain are expected to persist in soil above natural background levels after repeated use, they are not expected to multiply in bulk soil. : The report evaluates the renewal of approval

: Further risk management is required to determine if the strain qualifies for inclusion in the official European pesticide regulations (Annex IV of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005). Accessing the Report Download 351A rar