How did that MRSA get on my shopping cart?
Science Journal Nature Sounds the Alarm On Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria Coming from Feedlots Science journals typically report emerging scientific research...
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Needed Farm Bill Reforms Take Shape
Every five years or so Congress revisits our nation’s food and agriculture policies and right now its Farm Bill season again. The Farm Bill is sweeping...
Kansas City Star "Drug overuse in cattle imperils human health"
Here at NRDC we consider ourselves seasoned experts when it comes to the problem of antibiotic misuse in animal agriculture. But Mike McCraw’s investigative...
Disclosed: FDA's confidential strategy memos on (not) regulating antibiotics in livestock
In private, agency sounds less confident about its voluntary approach in lieu of binding regulatory action It’s hard to explain the significance of newly...
Attention shoppers: Potential biohazard in the meat aisle
Take action: Tell FDA we need real controls on antibiotics in animal feedlots, not voluntary “guidance” Take action: Ask Trader Joes to be even more of a...
Food becomes an official NRDC interest area
In the latest indicator of NRDC’s growing commitment to sustainable food systems, our communications team posted the first ever NRDC food page last week. My...