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Erythromycin
Level 3 — ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary
Erythromycin is a veterinary drug — Antibacterial; drug for beef, chicken eggs, pork, turkey
What it does
Antibacterial; drug for beef, chicken eggs, pork, turkey
Where you'll see it
Beef, chicken eggs, pork, turkey
What the research says
Moderately toxic by ingestion. Antibiotic use in animal feed is controversial because could lead to resistance in humans.
Regulatory status
- Notes: In EPA Genetic Toxicology Program
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): The use of antibiotics in animal feed is highly controversial because it could lead to resistance to the antibiotic in humans