Does Milk Contain Antibiotics? Understanding the Stringent Safety Measures
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According to the National Milk Drug Residue Database, less than 2 out of every 10,000 tanker loads of milk tested in 2016 contained detectable antibiotic residues. This remarkable statistic raises an important question for consumers: does milk contain antibiotics? The answer for commercially sold milk in regulated countries is a resounding no, due to mandatory regulations and rigorous multi-stage testing that keeps tainted milk out of the supply chain.
