Is Yessotoxin safe for babies and kids?
Elevated risk for kidsInfants are highly susceptible to Yessotoxin due to lower body weight, immature detoxification pathways, and dietary exposure through contaminated grains or breast milk.
What is yessotoxin?
- CAS number
- 123989-80-0
- Molecular formula
- C55H82O21S2
- Molecular weight
- 1143.4 g/mol
- SMILES
- CC1CCC2(C(CC3C(O2)(CCC4C(O3)CC5C(O4)CC6C(O5)CC7C(O6)CC(C(O7)(C)CCOS(=O)(=O)O)OS(=O)(=O)O)C)OC8C1OC9C(C8)OC1CC2C(CC(=C)C(O2)C(C)(C=CC(=C)CC=C)O)OC1(C9O)C)C
- PubChem CID
- 6440821
Risk for babies
Elevated riskInfants are highly susceptible to Yessotoxin due to lower body weight, immature detoxification pathways, and dietary exposure through contaminated grains or breast milk.
Neonates and infants up to 12 months have incomplete blood-brain barrier development, immature Phase I/II metabolic enzymes (particularly CYP3A4, UGT1A1), and higher gastrointestinal permeability. Equivalent doses produce higher internal concentrations and longer residence times.
Risk for pregnant and nursing people
Context-dependentPregnancy alters the metabolism and distribution of Yessotoxin, potentially increasing fetal exposure. The developing embryo/fetus is vulnerable during organogenesis (weeks 3-8) and neurological development. Placental transfer should be assumed.
No specific reproductive toxicity data identified, but pregnancy-specific safety data is limited for most chemicals. Precautionary minimization of exposure is recommended.
Regulatory consensus
1 regulatory bodyhas classified Yessotoxin.
| Agency | Year | Classification | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU | 2008 | Acute reference dose of 25 μg YTX equivalents/kg body weight for shellfish consumption, with a regulatory limit of 3.75 mg/kg shellfish tissue | Established by EFSA |
Regulators apply different standards of evidence — animal-data weighting, exposure-pattern assumptions, epidemiological power thresholds — which is why two scientific bodies can review the same data and reach different conclusions. The disagreement is the data.
Where kids encounter yessotoxin
- Industrial Facilities — Manufacturing plants, Chemical storage areas, Waste treatment sites
- Occupational Environments — Factories, Warehouses, Transportation vehicles
Safer alternatives
Lower-risk approaches that achieve a similar outcome to Yessotoxin:
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Avoidance (no chemical substitute)
Trade-offs: Direct chemical substitution requires verification that the replacement does not introduce new hazards (regrettable substitution). Conduct full hazard assessment of proposed alternative before adoption.Relative cost: 1.2-2×
Frequently asked questions
Is yessotoxin safe for kids?
Infants are highly susceptible to Yessotoxin due to lower body weight, immature detoxification pathways, and dietary exposure through contaminated grains or breast milk.
What products contain yessotoxin?
Yessotoxin appears in: Manufacturing plants (Industrial facilities); Chemical storage areas (Industrial facilities); Factories (Occupational environments); Warehouses (Occupational environments).
What should I do if my child is exposed to yessotoxin?
Minimize infant exposure through source control. For breastfeeding mothers: reduce maternal exposure. For formula-fed infants: use certified low-migration bottles and verified water sources. Consult pediatrician regarding any concerns.
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Open in baby View raw API dataSources (1)
- EFSA Panel on Contaminants: Scientific Opinion on Marine Biotoxins — Yessotoxins (YTX), Absence of Confirmed Human Illness, Acute Reference Dose (25 μg YTX eq/kg bw), EU Regulatory Limit (3.75 mg/kg), and Comparison with Diarrhetic Shellfish Toxins (EFSA Journal 2008;907) (2008) — regulatory
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