FSIS, USDA launches exploratory sampling program for antibiotic residues
Sampling to inform whether lab testing should be required for “raised without antibiotics” labeling.
Source: beefmagazine.com
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Sampling to inform whether lab testing should be required for “raised without antibiotics” labeling.
The agency first announced the initiative in June.
Researchers say greater oversight is needed to ensure that label claims are truthful.
A new study published in Science found that the “Raised Without Antibiotics” label used on animal products lacks integrity.