The U.S. government is scrapping a salmonella-control measure that has been under development for years.
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today that it is withdrawing its most recent proposed rule and determination titled “Salmonella Framework for Raw Poultry Products.
The framework sought to declare certain levels and serotypes of Salmonella in raw poultry products adulteratnts under the Poultry Products Inspection Act. It also proposed new microbial monitoring requirements, product sampling protocols and revised recordkeeping standards for poultry processing facilities.
In Canada they are declared adulterants and there has been a significant reduction of Salmonella-caused food poisonings from poultry products.
FSIS said it received more than 7,000 public comments, many of which raised concerns about the agency’s legal authority, the science underpinning the proposal, potential economic impacts and burdens on small processors.
The agency said the feedback highlighted several issues that require further consideration.
Poultry processors have opposed the proposals.
Yet another dumb move from the Trumpers!
