Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Salmonella Outbreak

Monday, a poultry producer in California stated that he is working with health officials to solve recent salmonella outbreaks. There has been an estimated 278 illnesses that have been reported in 18 states. The source of the outbreaks are thought to be caused by raw chicken products from Foster Farms. Although the Food Safety and Inspection Service has found the source, they have no yet identified the specific products and production. They continue to monitor the outbreaks but cannot get further information because of the government shutdown. The Food Safety and Inspection Service partnered with state health departments are beginning to inspect the products before and after production to try and prevent any further salmonella outbreaks to occur. 

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