Comment on FDA limits 1 class of antibiotics in livestock as public health groups urge gov’t to do more

FDA limits 1 class of antibiotics in livestock as public health groups urge gov’t to do more

Livestock

WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration says it will limit the presence of one type of antibiotics in meat, saying they could increase human resistance to the drugs. The agency said Wednesday it will restrict the use of cephalosporin antibiotics, which are often given to cattle, swine, chickens and turkeys before slaughter.

 

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