The USDA has decided to withdraw a proposed rule aimed at controlling salmonella levels in raw poultry, reflecting a significant reversal of food safety initiatives under the Biden administration. This regulation would have mandated companies to maintain salmonella below certain thresholds and monitor for specific strains linked to illness. Critics warn that this withdrawal sends a troubling message about consumer safety and implies less regulatory oversight in food safety practices. The CDC estimates salmonella causes over a million infections annually in the U.S.
"The message they seem to be sending to consumers through all of these actions is: You're on your own when it comes to food, safety..."
"The Biden-era proposal would have imposed significant financial and operational burdens on American businesses..."
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