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Colistin Resistance Found in Imported Seafood: Urgent Alert

6/24/2025

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Colistin, a crucial last-resort antibiotic, is under threat as researchers from the University of Georgia uncover resistance linked to imported seafood, especially shrimp and scallops. The presence of colistin-resistant genes in these products underscores the urgent need for enhanced global monitoring, revealing the hidden dangers international food trade poses to public health.

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Colistin, a crucial last-resort antibiotic, is under threat as researchers from the University of Georgia uncover resistance linked to imported seafood, especially shrimp and scallops. The presence of colistin-resistant genes in these products underscores the urgent need for enhanced global monitoring, revealing the hidden dangers international food trade poses to public health.