Overuse and misuse of antibiotics in food is rife in Southeast Asia, a Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) official said Jan. 31, warning of serious risks for people and animals as bacterial infections become more resistant to treatment. The official from the United Nations’ food agency issued the warning on the sidelines of an international
Southeast Asia a ‘hot spot’ for antibiotic abuse
An FAO official says there’s a need for both better education and greater enforcement