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FDA Report Indicates Slight Decrease in Antibiotic Sales for Livestock
In a recent story, new data from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reveals a 2% drop in sales in the USA of medically important antibiotics for livestock, totalling 6.1 million kilograms in… -
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New Label Logic: US Poultry Ditches ‘Antibiotic-Free’
Within the landscape of American poultry production, a quiet but significant shift is underway. Poultry producers across the United States are facing the challenge of meeting the ever-growing demand for chicken without… -
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It Is Time to Move From Commitment to Action When It Comes to Antibiotic Misuse.
The World Organisation for Animal Health (WHOH) released a statement on 23rd November 2023 during World Antibiotic Awareness Week. “WOAH urges veterinary authorities and the animal industry to live up to… -
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WAAW 2023
Ensuring food safety: The importance of food quality assurance roles in reducing antibiotic resistance. It's World Antibiotic Awareness Week 2023! Antibiotic resistance has become a global health concern, posing a… -
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100% of UK Honey Samples Have Been Adulterated in EU Tests
An investigation by the EU named “From the Hives” has found that all of the British honey samples it tested have failed authenticity tests. A total of 320 honey consignments – imported… -
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RX misano Created by scientists, used by everyone.
A user-friendly analyser for honey quality testing. Honey naturally contains a small amount of enzymes which can vary widely by floral source and region. These enzymes play an important role by contributing… -
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Honey in Canada recalled over presence of metronidazole
In Canada honey from a supplier is being recalled by the purchasing company, over the presence of metronidazole. Metronidazole is an antibiotic that kills bacteria. Food safety news states that the recalled… -
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DNSH what is it, and why should you be testing for it?
DNSH (3.5-dinitro-N’-(5- nitrofurfurylidene) salicylic acid hydrazide); has been widely used as a food additive for the treatment of gastrointestinal infections (caused by Escherichia coli and Salmonella) in pig, poultry, and aquatic production.… -
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Malachite Green found in Shrimp exports from Bangladesh
Malachite green is a triphenylmethane dye used in the aquaculture industry to treat fungal infections, however it has been banned in many countries. Research suggests that it is harmful to human health causing toxic… -
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Day 4 | World Antimicrobial Awareness Week: Dive into Seafood Antibiotic Testing
It’s the final day of World Antimicrobial Awareness Week and we are bringing our information packed week to a close by talking about antibiotics in seafood! The global aquaculture industry is…
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