FDA Rules Override Warnings About Drug

Antiobiotic approval moves forward despite fears about risks

The government is on track to approve a new antibiotic to treat a pneumonia-like disease in cattle, despite warnings from health groups and a majority of the agency's own expert advisers that the decision will be dangerous for people. Full Story »

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Mike Carlson
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by Mike Carlson - Oct. 1, 2008

With other drugs available to treat the same illnesses in cattle, why put humans at risk? The promise to stop using it in cattle the moment it results in increase risk to humans is disingenuous and egotistical. This article underscores the need to refund our consumer protection agencies.

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