Antibiotics residues in animal derived food products are a great concern for public health. The major risk associated with this problem is drug resistance in pathogenic bacteria in consumers.This survey is a comprehensive review of many studies carried out by scientists in Iran in food hygiene, livestock breeding and toxicology over the last thirty years. Food samples were examined by different analytical methods. Data was collected from databases including pubmed, science direct, SID, magiran, etc.High levels of antibiotic residues in food products need revision of national standards for antibiotic residues in these products. Also, application of appropriate techniques for measuring antibiotic residues in food products in Iran is essential for quality control.

Keywords: Antibiotic residues, allergic reactions, food products

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