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USDA Takes Action: Salmonella Now Classified as Adulterant

1/24/2025

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In a significant move for food safety, the USDA has classified Salmonella as an adulterant in raw breaded stuffed chicken products for 2024. This decision coincides with the FDA's introduction of a Human Foods Program aimed at strengthening oversight. In response to alarming Listeria outbreaks, the USDA-FSIS is implementing stricter regulations, including expanded testing and updated training for inspectors, to protect public health.

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In a significant move for food safety, the USDA has classified Salmonella as an adulterant in raw breaded stuffed chicken products for 2024. This decision coincides with the FDA's introduction of a Human Foods Program aimed at strengthening oversight. In response to alarming Listeria outbreaks, the USDA-FSIS is implementing stricter regulations, including expanded testing and updated training for inspectors, to protect public health.