Antibiotics in Food
Why would the presence of antibiotics in food be a problem?
Over-exposure to antibiotics can lead to antibiotic resistance, which means that people and animals who are infected with a disease may not respond to antibiotic treatment. A limited number of antibiotics are presently available. If these antibiotics become ineffective, then the ability to fight infectious diseases is significantly hindered.
Regular Testing
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) regularly tests food products to make sure they do not contain more antibiotics than the maximum limit allowed. Tests are in parts per billion, which would be like finding one drop in an entire swimming pool!