While we are always concerned when we see antimicrobial resistance, we believe the EWG report oversimplifies the NARMS data.

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Antimicrobial resistance is a serious and challenging issue with many potential causes.

FORBES: Are You Eating 'Superbugs'? The FDA Responds To Allegations Of Antibiotic Resistance On Meat

The Chief Medical Officer said antimicrobial resistance would be put on the government's national risk register of civil emergencies - which provides guidance on potential threats such as terrorist attacks, pandemic flu and major flooding.

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The report was based on data collected by the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System, (NARMS) a project sponsored by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Centers for Disease Control and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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"If leaders in government, science, economics, public policy, intellectual property and philanthropy can come together, we will maximize the opportunities to develop and implement the creative solutions that will truly make a difference to tackling antimicrobial resistance, " Mr. Brennan said.

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