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Ipronidazole
Level 5 — High concernIn Winter's Dictionary
Ipronidazole is a veterinary drug — Feed additive, antiprotozoal; growth promoter in poultry
What it does
Feed additive, antiprotozoal; growth promoter in poultry
Where you'll see it
Previously poultry
What the research says
Found to cause tumors, mutations, fetal harm.
Regulatory status
- US FDA: BAN
- EU: banned
- Notes: Banned for animal use 1989 US, 1997 Europe
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): it was found to cause tumors, mutations, and fetal harm