Antibiotic Resistance and Food Safety with Dan Flynn

Antibiotic Resistance and Food Safety with Dan Flynn What does antibiotic resistance mean for food safety—and what will it take to make addressing it a bigger priority? On this episode of Food Safety News: On the Beat, Morgan Holm and Jonan Pilet welcome Food Safety News Senior Editor Dan Flynn to explore the history of antibiotics, their use in agriculture, and the research and economic challenges surrounding new treatments. They also break down E. coli investigations involving pumpkin patches and petting zoos, the FDA’s infant formula nutrient review, and continuing questions about transparency in foodborne illness investigations. In this episode: -Antibiotic resistance: Dan Flynn discusses the evolution of antibiotics, veterinary oversight of their use in animals, and the need for research, funding and leadership. -Outbreaks and transparency: E. coli investigations involving farm visits, an update on the outbreak linked to Trader Joe’s chicken wraps, and unanswered questions about what investigators share with the public. -Formula, recalls and research: The FDA’s infant formula nutrient review, calls for additional pathogen testing, recent food safety alerts, and research examining produce risks during the final stages of distribution. Subscribe to Food Safety News on YouTube and follow Food Safety News: On the Beat wherever you get your podcasts. Stay informed with Food Safety News: https://www.foodsafetynews.com/ Join the free Food Safety News newsletter or become an FSN+ member: https://www.foodsafetynews.com/member... FREE — $0/year Get a taste of FSN with the weekly Monday newsletter featuring recalls, outbreaks and selected opinion articles, plus access to the Food Safety News article archive from 2009 through November 2025. FSN+ — $79/year Get the full Food Safety News experience, including: • Members-only FSN Daily newsletter Monday through Friday • Members-only Sunday edition • Full access to all website articles • Ad-free website reading Your membership helps support Food Safety News and its coverage of food safety issues around the world.