Tag: Antibiotics in food

According to the Egg Farmers of Canada, all eggs sold commercially in Canada are antibiotic and hormone-free. This comprehensive guideline breaks down how stringent regulations ensure that even if hens are treated with antibiotics, their eggs will not enter the food supply until the withdrawal period is complete and no residues remain.

Over 70% of the world's salmon supply is farm-raised, but what is the downside of farm raised salmon for both human health and the environment? The impacts range from concentrated waste and antibiotic use to potentially higher levels of certain contaminants compared to wild-caught counterparts.

According to a 2004 study published in *Science*, farmed salmon had polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) concentrations that were, on average, almost eight times higher than in wild salmon. This highlights why being aware of which salmon you should avoid eating is a critical part of making informed food choices.