High Rates of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Found in Raw Milk

High rates of antibiotic-resistant bacteria found in raw milk

Raw cow and sheep milk is frequently contaminated with antibiotic-resistant bacteria that could pose a threat to human and animal health, reports a new study led by Tahir Usman of Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, Pakistan, published in the open-access journal PLOS One.

New Research Raises Alarms About Hidden Drug-Resistant Bacteria in Raw Milk

For anyone pouring raw milk into their morning coffee thinking it’s a cleaner, healthier choice, new research suggests otherwise. Scientists warn that unpasteurized milk—often marketed as “natural” and nutrient-rich—can carry antibiotic-resistant bacteria capable of causing serious illness or even death. A new study published in the journal PLOS One found that raw cow and sheep milk is frequently contaminated with antibiotic-resistant bacteria …

Study warns raw milk may be carrying antibiotic-resistant superbugs

(Photo by Pixabay via Pexels) By Stephen Beech High rates of antibiotic-resistant bacteria have been found in raw milk. Raw cow and sheep milk is frequently contaminated with antibiotic-resistant bacteria that could pose a threat to human and animal health, according to an international study. Half of the strains of a common milk bacterium, Staphylococcus epidermidis, were found to be multi-drug resistant in Pakistan, where over 95% of milk is c…