University of California-Davis food scientists found raw milk purchased at retail stores can hold a large amount of antimicrobial-resistant genes if left at room temperature.
Their findings are published in the journal Microbiome.
FDA begins posting additional information about antibiotics for animals
Citing efforts to improve transparency and public access to information about approved antibiotics for animas, the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) has published certain medicated feed information, including information about Blue
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CDC, FDA say only Cavi brand papayas linked to outbreak; more people sick
As the patient count continues to increase, officials have narrowed the likely source of a papaya-related Salmonella outbreak to one distributor selling the tropical fruit under the Cavi brand. No recalls have been initiated.
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FSA reveals levels of antimicrobial resistant Campylobacter in chicken
Campylobacter isolates with antimicrobial resistance have been found on whole fresh chickens sold at retail in the United Kingdom, according to a survey by the Food Standards Agency (FSA).
The survey tested a subset of
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Antimicrobial resistance in Europe continues to increase
Antimicrobials used to treat diseases such as campylobacteriosis and salmonellosis are becoming less effective, according to a new research report.
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
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Researchers find antibiotic resistance genes on leafy greens
Researchers from a German institute have expanded knowledge about produce harboring antibiotic resistance genes that often escape traditional molecular detection methods.
These antibiotic resistance genes might evade cultivation-independent detection, but could still be transferred to
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Lawmaker says new outbreak shows USDA, poultry industry need to act
Five years after U.S. representatives wrote to the USDA about the agency’s “unacceptable” response to Salmonella outbreaks traced to chicken, one of the lawmakers says déjà vu is not acceptable as a food safety policy.
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There’s room on the hamburger bun for cell-cultured meat and politics
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During the recent Good Food Institute conference on cell-cultured meat, an industry executive remarked that he tries to stay away from politics and focus on his company and developing the technology. That certainly is
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Listeria researchers find a chink in the antibiotic-resistant bacteria’s armour
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have shown that Listeria responds to an antibiotic, despite the pathogen carrying genes that should make it highly resistant.
Their study report, published in the journal PLOS Genetics,
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State says ceasing Brucella vaccinations could reduce illnesses
Somewhat mixed messages are coming from health and agriculture officials in Pennsylvania in relation to antibiotic-resistant Brucella infections traced to unpasteurized, raw milk.
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture sent raw milk producers an alert about
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FDA warns against Udder Milk; urges treatment even if not sick
Additional state and federal investigators have joined New Jersey, issuing public warnings about unpasteurized, raw milk being illegally distributed by Udder Milk. The milk has been linked to a case of antibiotic-resistant brucellosis.
New Jersey’s
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