Aquaculture

GAA on shrimp antibiotic findings: 'This is not a food safety issue'

International producers body recognizes seriousness of antibiotics issue, but points at wider picture.

The levels of antibiotic resistant bacteria found in shrimp during CBC's investigation were well below those routinely found in other forms of protein.
The levels of antibiotic resistant bacteria found in shrimp during CBC's investigation were well below those routinely found in other forms of protein.Foto: Elisabeth Fischer/IntraFish
Published 19 March 2019, 03:43Updated 19 March 2019, 21:08