To the pork meat are among the ones that need extra attention. Hazards such as food poisoning, rinsing and expiration dates are factors and concerns that are often associated with its consumption. However, these are no longer the only concerns that must be considered. Recently, research has revealed traces of a drug resistant bacteria in British pork products. To learn more about this danger, check out the full article!
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Recent research has identified traces of an increasingly widespread and dangerous bacteria in pork meat in England. Researchers from Fera Science and World Animal Protection tested 103 samples of all types of pork from many UK supermarkets.
According to World Animal Protection, the samples included: organic and guaranteed pork by the RSPCA, non-guaranteed meats, and even products with a Red Tractor guarantee.
Of the 103 samples collected, 25 showed traces of enterococcal bacteria. Of those, 23 also contained traces of superbugs, types of bacteria resistant to antibiotics with risks of fatal consequences. Such findings make the health and science communities increasingly concerned about these superbugs.
Learn more about Enterococci
Enterococcus bacteria are known to trigger UTIs and wound infections. Unfortunately, they have been more evident than expected. Research conducted in 2018 detected enterococci resistant to vancomycin, a type of antibiotic, in a small percentage of tested pork products.
Even more recent research found glycopeptide-resistant superbugs, responsible for engulfing vancomycin-resistant bacteria, in 13 of the 103 samples. This shows some signs of necessary attention.
The first is to be even more attentive to the choice and preparation of meat, one of the recommendations being to reduce the consumption of animal products. Another relevant factor is the high dosage of antibiotics that are being used on low-welfare farms to prevent the animals from getting sick. This has been generating increasingly stronger and more resistant bacteria.