USDA-FSIS Proposed Regulatory Framework for Reducing Salmonella in Poultry May Declare Salmonella an Adulterant
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA’s FSIS) is continuing its efforts to reduce incidences of Salmonella infections from poultry products with the proposal of a new regulatory framework. FSIS is seeking stakeholder input on the framework, and will be hosting a virtual public meeting on November 3, 2022, from 10 A.M–5 P.M. ET via Zoom.
The framework, designed to reduce the prevalence of Salmonella contamination in poultry products, is based on discussions with stakeholders, researchers, and scientists, as well as information that has been gathered over months. In addition to addressing cross-cutting issues of testing for Salmonella, the impact on small and very small establishments, and data sharing, three key components comprise the framework: