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Gentian Violet

Level 5High concernIn Winter's Dictionary

Gentian Violet is a preservative — Fungicide

What it does

Fungicide

What the research says

Banned in animal feed.

Regulatory status

  • US FDA: BAN
  • Notes: Banned for use in animal feed

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): banned for use in animal feed