date:Dec 06, 2013
ntial sources of Salmonella; and focusing the Agency's education and outreach tools on Salmonella.
USDA Food Safety under secretary Elisabeth Hagen said, The aggressive and comprehensive steps detailed in the Salmonella Action Plan will protect consumers by making meat and poultry products safer.
FSIS stated that about 1.3 million illnesses can be attributed to Salmonella each year, adding that focusing inspectors' duties solely on food safety could help prevent 5,000 illnesses each year.
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