Honey is considered as a natural and healthy product. Antibiotics have been used in apiculture to prevent and treat bacterial diseases
including Foulbrood and Nosemosis.
Due to their potential risk for human health, the use of antibiotics has been banned by regulating authorities in Europe, USA and
many other countries.
Despite this prohibition, the presence of drug residues in honey is frequently reported for antibiotics such as Tetracyclines, Sulfonamides,
Tylosin, Quinolones and Chloramphenicol.
As a consequence the general drug residue surveillance has been increased, underlining a demand for rapid, easy and multiple
screening tests for the detection of antibiotics in honey.
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