Category Archives: CAFO’s

Meat with a side of Drug Resistant Bacteria

Posted on April 19, 2013 by msinnott

Last month, the FDA released the 10th National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System Retail Meat Annual Report. The results showed, among other things, that 81% of ground turkey, 69% of pork chops, 55% of ground beef, and 39% of chicken sold … Continue reading →

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Antibiotics and Agriculture

Posted on March 3, 2013 by caitlin

FDA Draft Guidance #213 proposes voluntary guidelines to reduce the use of antibiotics in farm animals raised for food.  It specifically recommends that drug companies remove indications (instructions) for using antibiotics for growth promotion.  Manufacturers have 3 months to notify … Continue reading →

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