Non-organic animals do not contain antibiotic residues because FDA regulations prohibit farmers from giving feed with antibiotics to conventionally raised animals for a period of time before slaughter.

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Both the statement and the reason are correct and related.The "withdrawal time" is specific to the antibiotic used to ensure that the drug is at a safe level in the animal's system before the meat or milk enters the food supply.Tests rarely detect traces of antibiotics or other drugs in conventionally produced meat,poultry,milk,or eggs.

Non-Organic Animals Do Not Contain Antibiotic Residues Because FDA Regulations