Antibiotic Resistance
With food recalls skyrocketing, one might find it hard to discern whether they’re reading a current USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service report or a chapter straight out of Upton Sinclair’s 1906 novel “The Jungle.”
On June 11, FDA’s Guidance for Industry #263 brings 91 over-the-counter antimicrobial products from OTC to prescription oversight. Three experts weigh in on why you need to prepare for this change now.
Scientists from USDA developed the tools to mass produce penicillin, which was used for treating wounded soldiers over 70 years ago during World War II.
Set up a culturing lab to identify the causes of mastitis and treat accordingly.
USDA is reportedly developing alternative options to the WHO guidelines which limit the use of antibiotics in food animals.
A new report gives a failing grade to 22 of 25 burger chain restaurants relating to the use of antibiotics in their beef supply.