Analytical Chemistry
Return to Library
|
Free Analytical Chemistry Articles |
|
|
|
|
Research from Wageningen University, RIKILT Institute of Food Safety has provided new data on life sciences
2009 OCT 26 - (NewsRx.com) -- Research findings, 'Microbial screening methods for detection of antibiotic residues in slaughter animals,' are discussed in a new report. According to a study from Wageningen, Netherlands, "Monitoring of food products from animal origin for the presence of antimicrobial residues is preferably done using microbial screening methods because of their high cost-effectiveness. Traditionally applied methods fail to detect the maximum residue limits which were established when EU Council Regulation 2377/90 came into effect." "Consequently, during the last decade this has led to the development of improved microbial screening methods. This review provides an overview of the efforts expended to bring antibiotic screening methods into compliance with EU legislation," wrote M.G Pikkemaat and colleagues, Wageningen University, RIKILT Institute of Food Safety. The researchers concluded: "It can be concluded that the current situation is still far from satisfactory." Pikkemaat and colleagues published the results of their research in Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry (Microbial screening methods for detection of antibiotic residues in slaughter animals. Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, 2009;395(4):893-905). For additional information, contact M.G. Pikkemaat, RIKILT, Institute of Food Safety, Wageningen University and Research Centre, PO Box 230, 6700 AE, Wageningen, Netherlands. The publisher of the journal Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry can be contacted at: Springer, 233 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013, USA. Keywords: Netherlands, Wageningen, Life Sciences, Food Poisoning, Foodborne Disease, Food Safety, Antimicrobials, Antibiotics, Treatment, Therapy, Analytical Chemistry. This article was prepared by Anti-Infectives Week editors from staff and other reports. Copyright 2009, Anti-Infectives Week via NewsRx.com.
|
