Overview
- Independent tests of 23 fresh chicken breast samples found 14 contaminated with antibiotic-resistant bacteria, including ESBL- and AmpC-producers and MRSA.
- Öko-Test named several retail items as concerning, listing products sold by Norma, Netto, Kaufland, Aldi, and Edeka among those with resistant germs.
- Germany’s Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety considers the frequent detection of ESBL/AmpC in broilers worrying for human therapy.
- Consumer guidance stresses thorough cooking to a core 70°C for at least two minutes and strict kitchen hygiene to reduce immediate illness risk.
- An affected organic supplier reported no antibiotic use on the farm, reinforcing suspicions of slaughterhouse contamination pathways; no recalls or regulatory actions were reported.