Rapid LC/MS/MS Analysis of Antibiotics in Meat for Human Consumption

Introduction

• Rapid analysis of 7 classes of antibiotics from meat products in less than 8 minutes results in shorter cycle times and improved productivity
• Ultra-high efficiency Kinetex core-shell columns provide narrower peaks and increased sensitivity

In modern mass production operations, many animal feeds, which are used in beef, pork, chicken and turkey production, contain antibiotics as prophylactics.1 The beta-lactam, macrolide, sulfonamide, tetracycline, and other antibiotics are an indispensable part of food animal production and help to maintain the optimal health of the animals. However, the residues of antibiotics remaining in animal-derived human foods may pose potential human health hazards toxicologically, microbiologically or immunopathologically.1, 2, 3, 4 Many countries have implemented a series of regulations governing the use, dosage, and withdrawal times for many of these antibiotic compound classes in animal production.