Does using antibiotics in beef production have an effect on human health?
A recent peer reviewed study in the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy found little evidence that antibiotic use in animals poses a risk to human health. Additionally, federal law mandates that no meat sold in the United States may contain antibiotic residues that violate the FDA’s scientifically established standards. Antibiotics used in beef cattle must go through a rigorous scientific testing process before receiving approval from the FDA. This process assures animals remain healthy and the food supply remains safe.
