FDA Ordered to Take Action on Antibiotic Use in Farming

An FDA antibiotic ban in animals raised for meat is on the horizon, thanks to a new court decision.

Antibiotic use in animals Antibiotic use in animals that humans  consume contribute to the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria that endanger human health. 

 Currently, approximately 70 percent of antibiotics used in this country are administered to healthy animals in low doses that promote the growth of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

To avoid antibiotics, buy organic or from a farmer you trust.