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Levamisole

Level 4Significant concernsIn Winter's Dictionary

Levamisole is a veterinary drug — Animal drug to fight parasites

Also: Ergamisol

What it does

Animal drug to fight parasites

Where you'll see it

Beef, lamb, pork

What the research says

Poisonous by ingestion. Human systemic effects: coma, skin rash, irritation, fever.

Regulatory status

  • Notes: FDA 0.1 ppm in cattle, sheep, swine

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): human systemic effects by ingestion include coma, skin rash and irritation, and fever