The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has published the results of an extensive literature review examining the effects of consuming three pervasive, chemical food contaminants—pesticide residues, veterinary drug residues, and microplastics—on the human gut microbiome. The literature reviews aim to fill existing knowledge gaps about how dietary components can impact the gut microbiome and human health, which is crucial information to improve food safety risk assessment.

Residues of veterinary drugs and other substances found in animals and animal-derived food continue to decline in the EU and compliance levels are on the rise, the latest data from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reveals.

To prevent the spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and AMR illnesses, all food supply chain partners must engage and collaborate to ensure the safety of meat throughout the meat supply chain.

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has found that veterinary drug residues in human food and animals declined in 2020.