An EFSA panel on risk assessment and mitigation options of salmonella in pig production has concluded that all salmonella serovars from pork are to be regarded as public health hazards, and that actions to prevent human food-borne infection should be implemented throughout the food-chain.
Pork is thought to be the third most common source of
A November 2005 investigation uncovered 15 cases of food poisioning linked to a meal served at a Saginaw county church. Earlier this year, health officials reminded Saginaw County churches of regulations surrounding serving food to the public.
The County Department of Public Health conducts food safety reminder campaigns during the winter holidays when many groups
The U.S. Agriculture Department plans to start testing for salmonella bacteria in plants that process turkeys.
The Agriculture Department for years has been doing similar carcass testing in plants that slaughter hogs, cattle and chickens.
The testing in turkey plants is due to start in May or June. It’s part of a broader plan to
Many families raise a small number of chickens, particularly in rural areas. In recent years, however, raising chickens has become a popular hobby for people who live in urban areas as well. Information that promotes raising chickens touts the birds as being good pets, stress relievers, and easy to keep. Most people though, choose to