ANTIBIOtic RESidues in food
"ANTIBIOtic RESidues in food: a comparative analysis in Bolivia, Italy, Ghana, and Nepal" ANTIBIOtic RESidues is one of the selected One Health Funds projects for 2023.
Antimicrobial resistance is a global phenomenon aggravated in recent decades by the inappropriate use of antimicrobials in human and veterinary medicine, the lack of prevention and control measures for infections associated with health care, and the limited development of new antimicrobials. It causes an increase in mortality, morbidity, and health spending. In this sense, the irrational use of antimicrobials in food-producing animals can reduce the effectiveness of those antibiotics in treating animal and human diseases. It also represents an additional risk for antimicrobial resistance by transferring antibiotics to food for human consumption and generating a new source of exposure. The residual antibiotics in food have been related to some adverse effects on human health, including allergic reactions, disruption of digestive system function, and chronic toxic effects from prolonged low-level exposure. It also represents a risk for the animals by jeopardizing the effectiveness of the necessary treatments.
Selected by the One Health Network Funds 2023, this project addresses the global challenge of antimicrobial resistance, intensified by the misuse of antimicrobials in both human and veterinary medicine. Irrational use in food-producing animals threatens treatment effectiveness, increases human exposure through food, and heightens health risks.
The project generated evidence on regulatory advances and the presence of antibiotic residues in food, raising awareness of responsible antibiotic use in humans and animals. It also fostered good practices to reduce antimicrobial resistance risks. Implemented by CIHLMU alumni in collaboration with national institutions, the initiative demonstrates the importance of cross-country partnerships in safeguarding food safety, public health, and sustainable agriculture.
Organizations and stakeholders are invited to join efforts in advancing this work and promoting responsible practices under the One Health approach.
Project responsible: Maria Teresa Solis Soto - Universidad Mayor, Real y Pontificia de San Francisco Xavier de Chuquisaca (USFX), Bolivia
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