In both organic and conventional farming,bacterial contamination of chicken and pork is common.Bacteria resistant to seven or more antibiotics was higher in conventional than in organic chicken and pork.

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The first statement is true; the second is false.Many people are surprised to learn that while organic produce has other attributes,it is no less likely than conventional choices to be contaminated by dangerous bacteria.For example,E.coli contamination does not differ between organic and conventional produce.Bacteria resistant to three or more antibiotics was higher in conventional than in organic chicken and pork.

In Both Organic and Conventional Farming,bacterial Contamination of Chicken and Pork