The USDA has decided not to implement a previously proposed rule to control salmonella levels in poultry products, instead indicating potential future evaluations of existing regulations. This reversal follows feedback from over 7,000 public comments and has raised concerns among food safety advocates who argue that it undermines efforts to prevent illnesses related to poultry consumption. The industry, represented by the National Chicken Council, welcomed the decision, claiming the proposed measures lacked scientific support and could lead to unnecessary waste and costs. This withdrawal reflects ongoing tensions between public health initiatives and industry interests.
The USDA's withdrawal of the salmonella rule indicates a shift away from stringent measures to protect public health, neglecting the prevention of foodborne illness in poultry.
Food safety advocates express deep concern, highlighting that the absence of regulation fails to address the risks associated with salmonella, which causes over a million infections annually.
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