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New Superbug Strain Found In Cows and People

Posted by Soulskill on from the biological-warfare-in-the-bovine-revolution dept.

sciencehabit writes "A novel form of deadly drug-resistant bacteria that hides from a standard test has turned up in Europe. Researchers found the so-called MRSA strain in both dairy cows and humans in the United Kingdom, suggesting that it might be passed from dairies to the general population. But before you toss your milk, don't panic: The superbug isn't a concern in pasteurized dairy products."

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  1. And there it is by erroneus · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Not long ago, there was a story about a group suing the FDA to stop antibiotic use on cows.

    It has been known for a long time that the continuous use of antibiotics lead to the cultivation of "superbugs." And here we have it now.

    Will the FDA actually take notice on this issue now? We'll see I guess...