Consumer groups sue over use of antibiotics in feed
A coalition of consumer groups has filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration over the use of human antibiotics in animal feed, claiming that the practice creates “superbugs.” The suit alleges that the regulatory agency concluded in 1977 that the practice of feeding healthy animals low doses of penicillin and tetracycline could lead to the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in people, reports AFP.
"However, despite this conclusion and laws requiring that the agency act on its findings, FDA failed to take any action to protect human health," the groups said in a statement.