Seafood
Louisiana Issues Seafood Warning as Study from University of Georgia Reveals Antibiotic Resistance in Shrimp Imports
A groundbreaking study from a University of Georgia research team has identified imported shrimp and scallops as a vector spreading bacteria resistant to the potent antibiotic colistin. Resistant bacteria pose a threat to our medical community’s ability to treat life-threatening infections. Notably, the research team found no similar threat posed by locally produced seafood. The study highlights the need to address the use of banned antibiotics in foreign shrimp supply chains.... Read more
June 26, 2025 | 10 min to read