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Ipronidazole

Level 5High 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