Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global issue for both human and animal health.
Infections caused by antimicrobial-resistant bacteria present treatment option challenges
and are often associated with heightened severity of infection. Antimicrobial use (AMU) in
human and animal health is a main driver for the development of antimicrobial-resistant
bacteria. Increasing levels of AMU and the development and spread of AMR in food-
producing animals, especially in poultry and swine production, has been identified as a food …

Fresh vegetables are an essential part of a healthy diet, but microbial contamination of fruits
and vegetables is a serious concern to human health, not only for the presence of foodborne
pathogens but because they can be a vehicle for the transmission of antibiotic-resistant
bacteria. This work aimed to investigate the importance of fresh produce in the transmission
of extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBL)-producing Enterobacteriaceae. A total of 174
samples of vegetables (117) and farm environment (57) were analysed to determine …