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Antimicrobial resistance in the food chain
February 10, 2022
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is the ability of microorganisms to survive in the presence of drugs meant to inhibit or kill them. AMR poses a serious threat to human health, and risks the emergence…
Antimicrobial resistance and food safety: A public health challenge
August 30, 2023
Abstract The development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a serious public health threat that can turn into a global crisis if not mitigated. AMR reduces our ability to effectively combat…
(Raw) food for thought: antimicrobial resistance and BARF pet diets
February 16, 2022
There is growing popularity among pet owners choosing to feed their pets a raw meat-based diet (RMBD) in lieu of standard dried and canned pet foods. Due to the risk of contaminated raw meat and the…
Multidrug-resistance pathogens in foods
December 12, 2024
Abstract Multidrug-resistant (MDR) pathogens can enter the food chain and pose a significant risk to consumers. This talk reviews the roles of animal- and plant-derived foods as vehicles for…
[ARCHIVED] Comparison of the prevalence of bacterial enteropathogens, potentially zoonotic bacteria and bacterial resistance to antimicrobials in organic and conventional poultry, swine and beef production
September 14, 2009
[This content has been archived. We archive content that is dated 10 years or older or content with rapidly evolving evidence or guidance that is now out of date (e.g., COVID-19). If you have…
Slowing down the superbugs
November 29, 2018
World Antibiotic Awareness Week was held from November 12-18, 2018 to focus attention on the prevalence of infections that are difficult to treat because they are caused by pathogens that are…
Effectiveness of Alternative Antimicrobial Agents for Disinfection of Hard Surfaces - revised
October 7, 2014
A review of alternative antimicrobial agents reveals the need for standardized methodology for efficacy testing as well as considerations of toxicity, safety, cost, ease of use, availability, storage…
NCCEH Ron de Burger Student Award winners
November 30, 2018
The BCCDC/NCCEH Environmental Health Seminar Series provides an opportunity for learning and knowledge exchange on a variety of environmental health topics. The seminars can be attended in-…
Bed bugs back in view
November 29, 2023
In 2023, widespread reporting of bed bug infestations in France and South Korea, alongside frenzied social media attention, has raised the profile of these troublesome arthropods…
Food resources
November 19, 2014
Public health is affected by the food choices people make, the quality and quantity of food available, and the ways food is produced. The modernization of food systems has resulted in complex…