date:Aug 20, 2013
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Heidelberg [in eggs] is a new threat for the CDC and FDA to deal with, said Paul Patterson, professor of poultry science at Pennsylvania State University. Testing isnt specifically designed for this strain, but if a farm is testing and has knowledge it is present, they are obligated to act.
John Sheehan, director of FDAs Division of Plant and Dairy Food Safety, said that Heidelberg is not a new issue for the agency. He noted it was mentioned in 2004 as a major challenge.
While the new egg