Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in foodborne pathogens has emerged as a critical complication in controlling foodborne diseases worldwide. This phenomenon occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites evolve to withstand the drugs designed to kill them, rendering standard treatments ineffective. The U.S. food supply ranks among the safest globally, yet contaminated foods still cause millions of illnesses annually, and AMR exacerbates this threat when infections become harder to treat.

Pathways from Farm to Fork

AMR enters the food chain through multiple routes. Food animals often receive antibiotics for treatment, disease prevention, or growth promotion, fostering resistant germs in their guts. During slaughter and processing, these bacteria can contaminate meat via equipment, storag

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