AMR in Foodborne Bacteria Remains a Major Health Risk
A joint report from the ECDC and EFSA reveals that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in foodborne bacteria like Salmonella and Campylobacter continues to pose a significant health threat in Europe. While some EU countries have made progress in reducing resistance in food-producing animals, the overall levels remain high enough to complicate human medical treatments. This resistance means that common infections are becoming harder to treat with standard antibiotics, increasing the risk of severe illness. The institutions emphasize the need for continued cross-border monitoring and more stringent controls on antibiotic use.
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria in food remain a top public health priority for EU safety agencies.