NIFA granted the university $769,000 to fund the research project.

While the Emergency Rule on poultry shows will expire June 30, the state veterinarian recommends shows remain postponed or canceled.

Buyers have a role to play in maintaining high standards for animal welfare and food safety.

Contradictory testimonies cast a negative light on FDA and Abbott Nutrition.

The company’s Select Fresh From the Kitchen Home may be contaminated by Salmonella.

Meat and poultry processors have to do all they can to protect their products and their end consumers from the damages resulting from costly product recalls. However, the responsibility of keeping food safe shouldn’t fall on the shoulders of just one segment of the food chain – all segments can and should be involved in the process. With the appropriate prevention and elimination techniques, foodborne pathogens and foreign material contamination can be dealt with before any food leaves the facility.

The study found that contamination in chickens has decreased, while the number of infections in people has remained constant.

The agency is doing away with individual announcements in favor of a new online resource page.