https://phys.org/news/2018-11-supermarket-harbors-antibiotic-resistance-genes.html > Produce is increasingly recognized as a source of pathogenic bacteria, antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and antibiotic resistance genes. This study aimed to explore methods to characterize the transferable resistome—the collection of antibiotic resistance genes present in bacteria—associated with produce. > The researchers analyzed mixed salad, arugula, and cilantro purchased from supermarkets in Germany by cultivation and DNA-based methods.