New FDA guidance for antibiotic use in food-producing animals prompts criticism over antibiotic resistance Critics argue the effort fails to consider the impact on human health

https://www.statnews.com/pharmalot/2026/02/18/fda-livestock-guidance-antibiotic-resistance-cows-pigs-chickens/ By Ed SilvermanFeb. 18, 2026 Pharmalot Columnist, Senior Writer