Nearly 1 in 5 urinary tract infections linked to contaminated meat, study finds
Published by CBS News on October 25, 2025
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/urinary-tract-infections-contaminated-meat-study/
New research suggests that bacteria linked to urinary tract infections may be spreading through contaminated meat. If confirmed, the findings point to food production and antibiotic use as underappreciated drivers of common infections. Understanding these pathways could reshape how we prevent UTIs and address antibiotic resistance.