antimicrobial resistance

Raw milk purchased at retail in 5 states found loaded with antimicrobial-resistant genes

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

By News Desk

/ 1 Jul 2020

Raw milk purchased at retail in 5 states found loaded with antimicrobial-resistant genes

Mom was right about not touching slime; researchers looking at pathogens in food facilities

New research underway seeks to determine how and where bacteria hide in food processing plants so that they can be eliminated, to the benefit of public health and the bottom

By Coral Beach

/ 9 Jun 2020

Mom was right about not touching slime; researchers looking at pathogens in food facilities

Farm-to-fork plan gets almost 100 comments; irradiation also reviewed

More than 90 comments have been received on the European Commission’s sustainable food plan. The strategy details the regulatory and non-regulatory measures needed to create more efficient, climate-smart systems

By Joe Whitworth

/ 11 Mar 2020

Farm-to-fork plan gets almost 100 comments; irradiation also reviewed

EU data shows foodborne infections getting harder to treat

Foodborne bacterial infections are becoming harder to treat, according to a report on antimicrobial resistance from EFSA and ECDC. Salmonella and Campylobacter are increasingly resistant to ciprofloxacin, one of the

By Joe Whitworth

/ 4 Mar 2020

EU data shows foodborne infections getting harder to treat

FSA surveys show level of antimicrobial resistant bacteria on UK chicken

There has been a decline of antimicrobial-resistant E. coli but not Campylobacter in chicken based on surveys by the Food Standards Agency (FSA). Two annual surveys tested fresh chicken sold

By Joe Whitworth

/ 20 Feb 2020

FSA surveys show level of antimicrobial resistant bacteria on UK chicken

Salmonella and E. coli found in raw pet food

An analysis of pet food made from raw meat by researchers from the University of Zurich has found Salmonella and E. coli. Numerous recalls of raw pet food because of

By News Desk

/ 18 Oct 2019

Salmonella and E. coli found in raw pet food

Danish levels of antimicrobial resistance in animals and meat stable

A report giving an overview of antimicrobial use and resistance in Denmark has been published by Statens Serum Institute and the National Food Institute. The Danish Integrated Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring

By News Desk

/ 13 Oct 2019

Danish levels of antimicrobial resistance in animals and meat stable

Incoming EU health chief sets out priorities

The incoming European health commissioner has set out her priorities including food safety, fraud and antimicrobial resistance. Stella Kyriakides, candidate for the health post, was questioned by Members of the

By News Desk

/ 6 Oct 2019

Incoming EU health chief sets out priorities

Ireland sees rise in Campylobacter and Listeria

Listeria and Campylobacter both increased this past year in Ireland, according to figures from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre. The number of listeriosis patients was the highest since the disease

By Joe Whitworth

/ 12 Jul 2019

Ireland sees rise in Campylobacter and Listeria

Kentucky farm warned for unsafe drug residue in slaughtered cow

In an April 11 warning letter to owner James Darren Hudson, the FDA described violations observed during inspection visits on Feb. 5, 13, and 14 at the James D. Hudson

By Kelsey M. Mackin

/ 6 May 2019

Kentucky farm warned for unsafe drug residue in slaughtered cow

Researchers find antibiotic resistant mcr-1 gene in Salmonella from mussels

For the first time, Spanish researchers have found antimicrobial resistant genes in Salmonella isolated from raw mussels. Writing in the journal Eurosurveillance, they said the findings are of concern as

By News Desk

/ 24 Apr 2019

Researchers find antibiotic resistant mcr-1 gene in Salmonella from mussels

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

By Joe Whitworth

/ 7 Mar 2019

FSA reveals levels of antimicrobial resistant Campylobacter in chicken

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antimicrobial resistance

Raw milk purchased at retail in 5 states found loaded with antimicrobial-resistant genes

Mom was right about not touching slime; researchers looking at pathogens in food facilities

Farm-to-fork plan gets almost 100 comments; irradiation also reviewed

EU data shows foodborne infections getting harder to treat

FSA surveys show level of antimicrobial resistant bacteria on UK chicken

Salmonella and E. coli found in raw pet food

Danish levels of antimicrobial resistance in animals and meat stable

Incoming EU health chief sets out priorities

Ireland sees rise in Campylobacter and Listeria

Kentucky farm warned for unsafe drug residue in slaughtered cow

Researchers find antibiotic resistant mcr-1 gene in Salmonella from mussels

FSA reveals levels of antimicrobial resistant Campylobacter in chicken

Your Support Protects Public Health