Overview
- Poultry companies must meet new thresholds for Salmonella levels and test for six harmful strains.
- Contaminated products exceeding these standards will be unsellable and subject to recall.
- The proposal includes guidelines for vaccinating birds and monitoring contamination throughout the slaughter process.
- The National Chicken Council has expressed concerns about the impact on public health and potential price increases.
- The rule, three years in the making, will undergo a public comment period before finalization.