06 Dec E. coli bacteria resistant to a critical class of antibiotics has been identified in samples from a pig farm in the Midwest – VIA CENTER FOR FOOD SAFETY
From the Center for Food Safety: BREAKING: E. coli bacteria resistant to a critical class of antibiotics has been identified in samples from a pig farm in the Midwest, according to new research released by Ohio State University.
“The U.S. government needs to take immediate, enforceable action to curb the over-use and abuse of medically important drugs…Along with effective regulation, all sectors have to work together to address the spread of superbugs and the threats they pose. Producers, retailers, and consumers alike can and should change their practices immediately to protect human and animal health,” -Cameron Harsh, Center for Food Safety Senior Manager for Organic and Animal Policy