AMR in E. Coli on UK Retail Beef and Pork Remain Low
The prevalence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Escherichia colifound on retail beef and pork meat samples in the UK is relatively low, according to surveillance conducted by the UK Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).
A total of 105 samples each of fresh beef and pork meat sold at 80 retail locations across the UK were collected between October and December 2021. Less samples were collected in 2021 in comparison to previous years, when 300 samples were collected (in line with EU standards), due to a delayed start because of Brexit and reduced lab capacity.