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Nystatin

Level 3ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary

Nystatin is a veterinary drug — Antifungal used in animal feed for poultry and pigs

Also: Mycostatin, Nilstat

What it does

Antifungal used in animal feed for poultry and pigs

Where you'll see it

poultry/pig feed

What the research says

Moderately toxic by ingestion. Causes birth defects in experimental animals.

Regulatory status

  • Notes: FDA requires zero residue in eggs, swine, poultry. EPA Genetic Toxicology Program

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): Antifungal medication introduced in 1944... Causes birth defects in experimental animals