Former FDA Commissioner Urges Action on Antibiotic ResistanceSeptember 23rd, 2012 - Jill Ettinger
Donald Kennedy, former FDA commissioner and president emeritus at Stanford University, is one of 150 scientists that have asked the FDA and Congress to look at the human health issues connected with the overuse of antibiotics in animal agriculture, and for both agencies to work together to resolve the critical situation. Read More:Former FDA Commissioner Urges Action on Antibiotic ResistanceControversial Growth Stimulating Drug Found in 80 Percent of PorkFebruary 10th, 2012 - Jill Ettinger
The livestock growth stimulating drug ractopamine, commonly marketed as Paylean and Optaflexx, has dampened U.S. trade relations with Taiwan on U.S. beef and pork exports because of the drug’s presence, which was detected last year. Read More:Controversial Growth Stimulating Drug Found in 80 Percent of Pork |
