date:Aug 04, 2014
prevention approach instead of simply addressing contamination after it occurs. The move could prevent as many as 5,000 foodborne illnesses each year, USDA officials said.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said the plan imposes stricter requirements on the poultry industry and places our trained inspectors where they can better ensure food is being processed safely.
The agriculture department said maximum line speeds for chicken and turkey processing plants operated by companies such as Tyson